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St. Charles

Kentucky · 277 residents · 0.993 sq mi
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St. Charles has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,339. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $27,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
277
−10%since 2000
from 309 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
279 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 311 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+12%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1612132653173691990201020202024St. Charles
2024293
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,339
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,469 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,899
+26%since 2000
from $10,230 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information34.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing19.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$27,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
28.7%
−58.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
43.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
−43%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(305)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(270)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.9%(3)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.2%
+26.5 ptssince 2000
from 45.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.4 min
+126%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
32.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.6%
−50.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Charles, Kentucky?

St. Charles, Kentucky has about 277 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Charles, Kentucky?

The typical household in St. Charles, Kentucky earns about $36,339 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Charles, Kentucky expensive?

In St. Charles, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $27,500.

How educated are people in St. Charles, Kentucky?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in St. Charles, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Charles, Kentucky?

About 19.6% of people in St. Charles, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Charles, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Charles, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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