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St. Charles

Minnesota · 3,990 residents · 3.808 sq mi
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St. Charles is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,899. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $205,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,990
+21%since 2000
from 3,295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.8
+8%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024St. Charles
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.9%(276)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.9%(316)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.6%(303)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.4%(255)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.2%(248)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.6%(542)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.2%(525)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.6%(423)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.8%(472)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.2%(328)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.7%(188)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.9%(114)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,899
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,766
+175%since 2000
from $17,727 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.9%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,200
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−19%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in St. Charles on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(2,944)
Black1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(163)
Asian3.6%(119)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(3,338)
Black0.7%(28)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(365)
Asian2.4%(97)
Other2%(80)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.2%(120)
Puerto Rican0.3%(10)
Asian origin
Laotian3.5%(131)
Asian Indian1.3%(47)
Cambodian0.6%(24)
Chinese0.4%(15)
Japanese0.3%(10)
Ancestry
German38.2%(1,432)
Norwegian14.5%(545)
Irish13.9%(520)
American11.8%(442)
Polish5.1%(192)
English3.1%(118)
Danish2.1%(78)
French1.8%(67)
Italian1.7%(63)
Scottish1.2%(45)
Czech1.1%(43)
Finnish0.8%(30)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.8%(30)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(20)
Portuguese0.3%(10)
Swiss0.3%(10)
Welsh0.2%(9)
British0.2%(8)
Canadian0.2%(8)
Dutch0.2%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.5%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+66%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29%(495)
Married48.9%(834)
Widowed2.9%(49)
Divorced19.3%(329)
Women 15+
Never married25.4%(401)
Married56.9%(897)
Widowed5.5%(86)
Divorced12.2%(192)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Charles, Minnesota?

St. Charles, Minnesota has about 3,990 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Charles, Minnesota earns about $85,899 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Charles, Minnesota expensive?

In St. Charles, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $205,200, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in St. Charles, Minnesota?

About 39.5% of adults age 25 and over in St. Charles, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.5% of people in St. Charles, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Charles, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Charles, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,348 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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

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