St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO

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2024 Population
117,820
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
40.1
0.743% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
3.78%
9.47% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$117,331
0.163% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$362,100
5.2% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
61,730
3.09% 1-year growth

About

6.49% of the households in St. Charles County (South) 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.

97.4% of the residents in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO was $362,100, and the homeownership rate was 82%.

Most people in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO is home to a population of 118k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.34% of St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (6.29k people).

In 2024, there were 19.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (99.2k people) in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.08k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.49k Black or African American (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 (South) PUMA, MO are Spanish (1,794 households), Telugu (632 households), and Tamil (593 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
59,708
Women
51.1%
57,195
Men
48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 116,903 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

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Citizenship

97.4%
2024 Citizenship
97.6%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.4% of St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO was 97.6%, 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 (South) PUMA, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    99.2k ± 2.45k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    5.08k ± 646
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    4.49k ± 912
3.65%
Hispanic Population
4.31k people

In 2024, there were 19.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (99.2k people) in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.08k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.49k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.65% of the people in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO are hispanic (4.31k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. India
    2,101 ± 1,115 people
  2. Philippines
    310 ± 432 people
  3. Mexico
    210 ± 355 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO was India, the natal country of 2,101 St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO residents, followed by Philippines with 310 and Mexico with 210.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.34%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
6.29k people
5.21%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
6.09k people

As of 2024, 5.34% of St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO residents (6.29k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO was 5.21%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    1,794 households (1.61%)
  2. Telugu
    632 households (0.567%)
  3. Tamil
    593 households (0.532%)

6.49% of the households in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO was Spanish. 1.61% of the households in St. Charles County (South) 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
    1,690 ± 246
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,113 ± 255
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    652 ± 169

St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO employs 61.7k people. In 2023, the largest industries in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO were Construction (4,092 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,964 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,463 people), and the highest paying industries were Seafood & other miscellaneous foods, n.e.c. ($375,200), Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($192,716), and Offices of physicians ($190,376).

Males in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.48 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,476. The income inequality in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
29,565
Women
47.9%
32,165
Men
52.1%

The workforce of St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO in 2023 was 61,730 people, with 47.9% woman, and 52.1% men.

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Occupations

61.7k
2023 Value
3.09%
1 Year growth
± 3.09%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 3.09%, from 59.9k employees to 61.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO, are Other managers (2,549 people), Registered nurses (2,247 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,661 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

61.7k
2023 Value
3.09%
1 Year growth
± 3.09%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 3.09%, from 59.9k employees to 61.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO, are Construction (4,092 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,964 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,463 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in St. Charles County (South) 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

$78,058
Median earning men ± $2,901
$52,124
Median earning women ± $2,283

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($112,292), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($111,103), and Information ($103,214).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($103,250), Wholesale Trade ($87,547), and Manufacturing ($81,343).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
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

Voting results are not available for St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.
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%).

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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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Education

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.248% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.107% 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 (South) PUMA, MO in 2023 were Bachelors Degree (26.8k), High School or Equivalent (18.5k), and Some college (17.7k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO was $362,100 in 2024, which is 1.09 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $344,200 to $362,100, a 5.2% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO is 82%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 24.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$362,100
Median Property Value 2024
±$5,013
$37,700
Median Property Taxes
±$1,316

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

82%
Homeownership
2024
66.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 82% of the housing units in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.7%.

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Equity

Household Income

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$117,331
Median Household Income
± $3,839
46k
Number of Households
± 1,628

In 2024, the median household income of the 46k households in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO grew to $117,331 from the previous year's value of $117,140.

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Wage Distribution

0.437
2023 Wage GINI in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO
0.452
2022 Wage GINI in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO

In 2023, the income inequality in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.45% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (74.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (19.6%)
  3. Carpooled (4.29%)

In 2024, 74.2% of workers in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.6%) and those who carpooled to work (4.29%).

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Commute Time

24.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.26% of the workforce in St. Charles County (South) 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 (South) 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 (South) PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.78% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO (4.43k out of 117k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO is White, followed by Asian 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

96.9% of the population of St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 70% on employee plans, 3.14% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 9.22% on non-group plans, and 0.723% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1,421 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1596 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% 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% change from the previous year (1,421 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 40.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.09%
Uninsured
70%
Employer Coverage
3.14%
Medicaid
13.9%
Medicare
9.22%
Non-Group
0.723%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO declined by 3.42% from 3.2% to 3.09%.

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