St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO

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2023 Population
156,488
1.3% 1-year growth
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
38.9
0% 1-year change
2023 Poverty Rate
4.56%
0.431% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$108,660
4.06% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$309,800
7.05% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
81,747
1.68% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO had a population of 156k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $108,660. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO grew from 154,487 to 156,488, a 1.3% increase and its median household income grew from $104,425 to $108,660, a 4.06% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.88%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.68%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.37%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (2.04%).

4.65% of the households in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO are Urshan College (78 degrees awarded in 2023) and Urshan Graduate School of Theology (8 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO was $309,800, and the homeownership rate was 83.6%.

Most people in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.2 minutes. The average car ownership in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO is home to a population of 156k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.46% of St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (5.42k people).

In 2023, there were 17.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (132k people) in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.64k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.19k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO are Spanish (2,821 households), Vietnamese (608 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (467 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
78,494
Women
50.1%
78,050
Men
49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 156,544 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

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Citizenship

98.8%
2023 Citizenship
99%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.8% of St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    132k ± 2.68k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    7.64k ± 990
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    4.19k ± 703
3.92%
Hispanic Population
6.13k people

In 2023, there were 17.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (132k people) in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.64k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.19k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.92% of the people in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO are hispanic (6.13k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Vietnam
    833 ± 707 people
  2. India
    709 ± 652 people
  3. Mexico
    510 ± 554 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO was Vietnam, the natal country of 833 St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO residents, followed by India with 709 and Mexico with 510.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.46%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
5.42k people
3.24%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
5k people

As of 2023, 3.46% of St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO residents (5.42k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO was 3.24%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    2,821 households (1.91%)
  2. Vietnamese
    608 households (0.412%)
  3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    467 households (0.316%)

4.65% of the households in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO was Spanish. 1.91% of the households in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,862 ± 400
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,761 ± 312
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,445 ± 310

St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.63 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO employs 81.7k people. In 2023, the largest industries in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO were Construction (6,601 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,648 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,912 people), and the highest paying industries were Data processing, hosting & related services ($258,470), Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($222,353), and Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($202,849).

Males in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,880. The income inequality in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.433, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
38,547
Women
47.2%
43,200
Men
52.8%

The workforce of St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO in 2023 was 81,747 people, with 47.2% woman, and 52.8% men.

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Occupations

81.7k
2023 Value
1.68%
1 Year growth
± 1.68%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 1.68%, from 80.4k employees to 81.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO, are Registered nurses (2,416 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,216 people), and Other managers (2,205 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

81.7k
2023 Value
1.68%
1 Year growth
± 1.68%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 1.68%, from 80.4k employees to 81.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO, are Construction (6,601 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,648 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,912 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$70,233
Median earning men ± $2,155
$47,224
Median earning women ± $1,454

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($107,739), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($102,881), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($89,732).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,239), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,151), and Manufacturing ($69,552).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.17%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Chase Oliver (0.797%)
    Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley
Senator from Missouri1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Eric Schmitt
Senator from Missouri3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2023, universities in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO awarded 86 degrees. The student population of St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 286 male students and 348 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO are White (66 and 77.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (11 and 12.9%), Asian (4 and 4.71%), and Two or More Races (2 and 2.35%).

The largest universities in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Urshan College (78 and 90.7%) and Urshan Graduate School of Theology (8 and 9.3%).

The most popular majors in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO are Organizational Leadership (23 and 26.7%), Divinity & Ministry (20 and 23.3%), and General Human Services (19 and 22.1%).

The median tuition cost in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO for private four year colleges is $7,656.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2023 in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 61.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 634 (45.1% men and 54.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 634 students enrolled in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO, 45.1% men and 54.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 449 records, of which 55.2% were women and 44.8% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Human Services
    19 degrees awarded
  2. Organizational Leadership
    23 degrees awarded
  3. Divinity & Ministry
    19 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO was General Human Services with 19 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Urshan College
    78 degrees awarded
  2. Urshan Graduate School of Theology
    8 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Urshan College with 78 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 26 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO, which is 0.433 times less than the 60 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 66 degrees mean that there were 6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 11 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($7,656) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($850) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.512% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.673% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (29.2k), Some college (28.4k), and Bachelors Degree (27.3k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO was $309,800 in 2023, which is 1.02 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $289,400 to $309,800, a 7.05% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO is 83.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 26.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$309,800
Median Property Value 2023
±$6,466
$47,910
Median Property Taxes
±$1,502

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Rent vs Own

83.6%
Homeownership
2023
67.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 83.6% of the housing units in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 84%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$108,660
Median Household Income
± $2,839
57.3k
Number of Households
± 1,884

In 2023, the median household income of the 57.3k households in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO grew to $108,660 from the previous year's value of $104,425.

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Wage Distribution

0.433
2023 Wage GINI in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO
0.434
2022 Wage GINI in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO

In 2023, the income inequality in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.309% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (77%)
  2. Worked At Home (15.3%)
  3. Carpooled (5.89%)

In 2023, 77% of workers in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.3%) and those who carpooled to work (5.89%).

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Commute Time

26.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO have a shorter commute time (26.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.43% of the workforce in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.56% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO (7.1k out of 156k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

95.4% of the population of St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 66.9% on employee plans, 4.52% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 9.84% on non-group plans, and 1.19% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1,421 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.852% increase from the previous year (1,409 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1596 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 406 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,421 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,421 patients per year. This represents a 0.852% increase from the previous year (1,409 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27% under 18 years, 17.4% between 18 and 34 years, 41% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.58%
Uninsured
66.9%
Employer Coverage
4.52%
Medicaid
12.9%
Medicare
9.84%
Non-Group
1.19%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Charles County (Northwest) PUMA, MO grew by 3.93% from 4.4% to 4.58%.

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