St. Charles, MO

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    2024 Population
    71,508
    US Senator
    Josh Hawley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Eric Schmitt
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    38.6
    0.771% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    7.29%
    21.4% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $85,937
    0.485% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $298,700
    6.37% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    37,848
    0.384% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in St. Charles, 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.

    96.3% of the residents in St. Charles, MO are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in St. Charles, MO are Lindenwood University (1,639 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in St. Charles, MO was $298,700, and the homeownership rate was 68%.

    Most people in St. Charles, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in St. Charles, MO was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    St. Charles, MO is home to a population of 71.5k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.19% of St. Charles, MO residents were born outside of the country (4.43k people).

    In 2024, there were 10.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (55.6k people) in St. Charles, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.18k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.71k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.3% of St. Charles, 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, MO was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in St. Charles, MO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      55.6k ± 1.17k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      5.18k ± 672
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      2.71k ± 452
    6.47%
    Hispanic Population
    4.63k people

    In 2024, there were 10.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (55.6k people) in St. Charles, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.18k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.71k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.47% of the people in St. Charles, MO are hispanic (4.63k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in St. Charles, MO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      42,470 ± 5,042 people
    2. India
      24,378 ± 3,826 people
    3. China
      16,113 ± 3,112 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 42,470 Missouri residents, followed by India with 24,378 and China with 16,113.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    6.19%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    4.43k people
    6.51%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    4.63k people

    As of 2024, 6.19% of St. Charles, MO residents (4.43k 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, MO was 6.51%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,218 ± 231
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,083 ± 253
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      580 ± 168

    St. Charles, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95% of the population of St. Charles, MO has health coverage, with 62.3% on employee plans, 7.37% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 9.63% on non-group plans, and 0.858% 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, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19% under 18 years, 26.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

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

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    Uninsured People

    4.98%
    Uninsured
    62.3%
    Employer Coverage
    7.37%
    Medicaid
    14.9%
    Medicare
    9.63%
    Non-Group
    0.858%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Charles, MO grew by 0.19% from 4.97% to 4.98%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in St. Charles, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of St. Charles, MO employs 37.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in St. Charles, MO were Manufacturing (5,354 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,877 people), and Educational Services (3,732 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($105,000), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($100,682), and Finance & Insurance ($86,188).

    Employment

    Occupations

    37.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,556
    −0.384%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.71%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in St. Charles, MO declined at a rate of −0.384%, from 38k employees to 37.8k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Charles, MO, are Management Occupations (4,134 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,917 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,687 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. Charles, MO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    37.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,556
    −0.384%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.71%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in St. Charles, MO declined at a rate of −0.384%, from 38k employees to 37.8k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Charles, MO, are Manufacturing (5,354 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,877 people), and Educational Services (3,732 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of St. Charles, MO, though some of these residents may live in St. Charles, 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

    $63,650
    Median earning men ± $3,321
    $49,885
    Median earning women ± $1,851

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,500), Information ($87,326), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($75,703).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($72,683), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,850), and Manufacturing ($65,309).

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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%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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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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    Education

    In 2024, universities in St. Charles, MO awarded 1,639 degrees. The student population of St. Charles, MO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,435 male students and 4,391 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in St. Charles, MO are White (1,112 and 72.6%), Black or African American (211 and 13.8%), Hispanic or Latino (71 and 4.64%), and Two or More Races (51 and 3.33%).

    The largest universities in St. Charles, MO by number of degrees awarded are Lindenwood University (1,639 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in St. Charles, MO are General Business (276 and 16.8%), Other Education (85 and 5.19%), and Creative Writing (81 and 4.94%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $19,900.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in St. Charles, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 56.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 6,826 (35.7% men and 64.3% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 6,826 students enrolled in St. Charles, MO, 35.7% men and 64.3% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,201 records, of which 64.2% were women and 35.8% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business
      155 degrees awarded
    2. Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
      63 degrees awarded
    3. General Psychology
      60 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in St. Charles, MO was General Business with 155 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in St. Charles, MO according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Lindenwood University
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1,639 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lindenwood University with 1,639 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 598 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. Charles, MO, which is 0.574 times less than the 1,041 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,112 degrees mean that there were 5.27 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 211 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,700) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in St. Charles, MO was $298,700 in 2024, which is 0.898 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $280,800 to $298,700, a 6.37% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Charles, MO is 68%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in St. Charles, MO have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in St. Charles, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $298,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$9,191
    $20,634
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$973

    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, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    68%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 68% of the housing units in St. Charles, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.9%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in St. Charles, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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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.
    $85,937
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,974
    30.4k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,355

    In 2024, the median household income of the 30.4k households in St. Charles, MO grew to $85,937 from the previous year's value of $85,522.

    The following chart displays the households in St. Charles, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for St. Charles, MO is from Missouri.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Missouri
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in Missouri

    In 2024, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.34% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (73.8%)
    2. Worked At Home (18%)
    3. Carpooled (5.4%)

    In 2024, 73.8% of workers in St. Charles, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18%) and those who carpooled to work (5.4%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    21.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in St. Charles, MO have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.09% of the workforce in St. Charles, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in St. Charles, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in St. Charles, 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, MO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    7.29% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Charles, MO (4.87k out of 66.7k 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 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in St. Charles, MO is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

    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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