St. Charles County, MO

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St. Charles County Overview

406,262
TOTAL POPULATION
201,131
MALE POPULATION
205,131
FEMALE POPULATION
98.05
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.99
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$47,746
PER CAPITA INCOME
$118,114
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$99,596
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,690
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
225,175
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

St. Charles County Area Codes

Race in St. Charles County

The most populous races in St. Charles County are White / Caucasian (351,477 | 86.5%), Black / African American (20,467 | 5.0%), and Two or more Races (18,580 | 4.6%).
Race in St. Charles County
Race# Population% Population
Asian11,1522.8%
Black / African American20,4675.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific1840.1%
Hispanic or Latino14,4733.6%
Native / Alaskan3460.1%
White / Caucasian351,47786.5%
Two or more Races18,5804.6%
Some other Race4,0561.0%
Total406,262100.0%

Ancestry in St. Charles County

The most populous ancestries reported in St. Charles County are German (131,509 | 32.4%), Irish (66,079 | 16.3%), English (46,057 | 11.3%), American (25,122 | 6.2%), and Italian (24,214 | 6.0%), together accounting for 72.1% of all St. Charles County residents.
Ancestry in St. Charles County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan120.0%
African8790.2%
Albanian320.0%
Aleut50.0%
Alsatian190.0%
American25,1226.2%
Apache460.0%
Arab1,4460.4%
Argentinean1390.0%
Armenian1980.1%
Australian980.0%
Austrian9600.2%
Bangladeshi240.0%
Belgian4500.1%
Bhutanese8300.2%
Blackfeet1360.0%
Bolivian490.0%
Brazilian2820.1%
British2,2990.6%
British West Indian1310.0%
Bulgarian1040.0%
Burmese1,7730.4%
Cajun660.0%
Canadian4090.1%
Central American1,3750.3%
Central American Indian640.0%
Cherokee1,2460.3%
Cheyenne250.0%
Chickasaw140.0%
Chilean500.0%
Chippewa40.0%
Choctaw1580.0%
Colombian5640.1%
Costa Rican1710.0%
Creek370.0%
Croatian8600.2%
Crow80.0%
Cuban4340.1%
Czech1,6450.4%
Czechoslovakian4680.1%
Danish1,1010.3%
Dominican2320.1%
Dutch4,3341.1%
Eastern European7260.2%
Ecuadorian620.0%
Egyptian4200.1%
English46,05711.3%
Estonian140.0%
Ethiopian1910.1%
European8,1282.0%
Filipino1180.0%
Finnish3500.1%
French13,8623.4%
French American Indian290.0%
French Canadian1,1870.3%
German131,50932.4%
German Russian20.0%
Greek9320.2%
Guatemalan6310.2%
Haitian680.0%
Honduran2230.1%
Hungarian1,3210.3%
Indian (Asian)2,1690.5%
Inupiat200.0%
Iranian4530.1%
Irish66,07916.3%
Israeli1300.0%
Italian24,2146.0%
Jamaican1740.0%
Japanese430.0%
Jordanian90.0%
Kenyan620.0%
Korean2,2300.5%
Laotian280.0%
Latvian850.0%
Lebanese4530.1%
Lithuanian8560.2%
Lumbee30.0%
Luxembourger1240.0%
Macedonian580.0%
Malaysian510.0%
Maltese520.0%
Mexican8,2542.0%
Mexican American Indian980.0%
Mongolian10.0%
Moroccan70.0%
Native Hawaiian830.0%
Navajo520.0%
New Zealander820.0%
Nicaraguan330.0%
Nigerian4410.1%
Northern European6670.2%
Norwegian2,7360.7%
Okinawan80.0%
Osage130.0%
Pakistani3760.1%
Palestinian3590.1%
Panamanian2700.1%
Pennsylvania German1300.0%
Peruvian3990.1%
Polish12,3603.0%
Portuguese3980.1%
Potawatomi20.0%
Puerto Rican1,2510.3%
Romanian2090.1%
Russian1,3380.3%
Salvadoran470.0%
Samoan1410.0%
Scandinavian1,2760.3%
Scotch-Irish2,9970.7%
Scottish7,4311.8%
Serbian790.0%
Sioux440.0%
Slavic780.0%
Slovak3150.1%
Slovene1180.0%
Somali100.0%
South African450.0%
South American1,4800.4%
South American Indian20.0%
Spaniard3270.1%
Spanish6720.2%
Sri Lankan1,7990.4%
Subsaharan African1,7560.4%
Sudanese220.0%
Swedish3,0240.7%
Swiss1,1010.3%
Syrian170.0%
Thai4,0921.0%
Tohono O'Odham320.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian340.0%
Turkish1390.0%
Ugandan420.0%
Ukrainian8350.2%
Ute940.0%
Venezuelan2000.1%
Vietnamese750.0%
Welsh1,9270.5%
West Indian20.0%
Yugoslavian1710.0%
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Immigrants in St. Charles County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in St. Charles County came from Asia (7,847 | 1.9%), Latin America (4,280 | 1.1%), South Central Asia (3,605 | 0.9%), India (2,913 | 0.7%), and Europe (2,709 | 0.7%), together accounting for 5.3% of all St. Charles County residents.
Immigrants in St. Charles County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan80.0%
Africa7950.2%
Albania210.0%
Argentina770.0%
Armenia260.0%
Asia7,8471.9%
Australia1100.0%
Austria360.0%
Bahamas150.0%
Bangladesh330.0%
Belarus2100.1%
Belgium660.0%
Bolivia290.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina780.0%
Brazil2300.1%
Bulgaria510.0%
Cameroon40.0%
Canada4010.1%
Caribbean3760.1%
Central America2,6540.6%
Chile780.0%
China9130.2%
Colombia2390.1%
Congo240.0%
Costa Rica1450.0%
Croatia160.0%
Cuba800.0%
Czechoslovakia50.0%
Denmark350.0%
Dominican Republic1330.0%
Eastern Africa2020.1%
Eastern Asia1,7680.4%
Eastern Europe1,2210.3%
Ecuador2510.1%
Egypt270.0%
El Salvador390.0%
England1950.1%
Ethiopia1130.0%
Europe2,7090.7%
France160.0%
Germany5280.1%
Ghana160.0%
Greece320.0%
Guatemala5100.1%
Haiti590.0%
Honduras1640.0%
Hong Kong690.0%
Hungary150.0%
India2,9130.7%
Indonesia280.0%
Iran1380.0%
Ireland150.0%
Israel1010.0%
Italy560.0%
Jamaica340.0%
Japan1780.0%
Jordan300.0%
Kazakhstan20.0%
Kenya430.0%
Korea6570.2%
Kuwait170.0%
Laos160.0%
Latin America4,2801.1%
Lebanon230.0%
Malaysia20.0%
Mexico1,5880.4%
Middle Africa440.0%
Morocco190.0%
Nepal380.0%
Netherlands220.0%
Nigeria3940.1%
Northern Africa680.0%
Northern Europe6510.2%
Norway230.0%
Oceania1740.0%
Pakistan4100.1%
Panama2080.1%
Peru1900.1%
Philippines9240.2%
Poland1150.0%
Romania400.0%
Russia2430.1%
Scotland450.0%
Serbia170.0%
Singapore80.0%
South Africa200.0%
South America1,2500.3%
South Central Asia3,6050.9%
South Eastern Asia2,1220.5%
Southern Europe1580.0%
Spain520.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines100.0%
Sudan220.0%
Sweden540.0%
Switzerland110.0%
Syria80.0%
Taiwan950.0%
Thailand2400.1%
Trinidad and Tobago170.0%
Turkey850.0%
Uganda370.0%
Ukraine3400.1%
Venezuela1560.0%
Vietnam9040.2%
Western Africa4110.1%
Western Asia3130.1%
Western Europe6790.2%
Zaire160.0%
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Sex and Age in St. Charles County

Sex and Age in St. Charles County

The most populous age groups in St. Charles County are 35 to 39 Years (15,344 | 7.6%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (14,196 | 6.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in St. Charles County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11,482 (5.7%)11,090 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years13,383 (6.7%)12,631 (6.2%)
10 to 14 Years13,867 (6.9%)13,350 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Years13,610 (6.8%)12,972 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Years12,550 (6.2%)11,919 (5.8%)
25 to 29 Years12,336 (6.1%)11,772 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years13,346 (6.6%)13,326 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Years15,344 (7.6%)13,861 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years13,333 (6.6%)13,966 (6.8%)
45 to 49 Years12,748 (6.3%)12,671 (6.2%)
50 to 54 Years13,039 (6.5%)13,149 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years13,665 (6.8%)14,196 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years13,559 (6.7%)13,926 (6.8%)
65 to 69 Years10,204 (5.1%)11,468 (5.6%)
70 to 74 Years7,774 (3.9%)9,131 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years5,185 (2.6%)6,571 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years3,107 (1.5%)4,908 (2.4%)
85 Years and over2,599 (1.3%)4,224 (2.1%)
Total201,131 (100.0%)205,131 (100.0%)

Families and Households in St. Charles County

Median Family Size in St. Charles County

The median family size in St. Charles County is 3.05 persons per family, with married-couple families (90,814 | 82.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.09 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (6,188 | 5.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.63 persons per family.
Median Family Size in St. Charles County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple90,814 (82.5%)3.09
Single Male/Father6,188 (5.6%)2.63
Single Female/Mother13,029 (11.8%)2.97
Total Families110,031 (100.0%)3.05

Median Household Size in St. Charles County

The median household size in St. Charles County is 2.56 persons per household, with single female/mother households (13,029 | 8.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.22 persons per household. non-family households (46,350 | 29.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in St. Charles County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple90,814 (58.1%)3.11
Single Male/Father6,188 (4.0%)2.95
Single Female/Mother13,029 (8.3%)3.22
Non-family46,350 (29.6%)1.23
Total Households156,381 (100.0%)2.56

Household Size by Marriage Status in St. Charles County

Out of a total of 156,381 households in St. Charles County, 110,031 (70.4%) are family households, while 46,350 (29.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 48,122, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 37,375.
Household Size by Marriage Status in St. Charles County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-37,375 (23.9%)
2-Person Households48,122 (30.8%)7,787 (5.0%)
3-Person Households24,756 (15.8%)972 (0.6%)
4-Person Households23,190 (14.8%)153 (0.1%)
5-Person Households9,535 (6.1%)63 (0.0%)
6-Person Households3,031 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,397 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total110,031 (70.4%)46,350 (29.6%)

Female Fertility in St. Charles County

Fertility by Age in St. Charles County

Average fertility rate in St. Charles County is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 80.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 63.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in St. Charles County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years91 (2.0%)7.0
20 to 34 years2,958 (63.6%)80.0
35 to 50 years1,599 (34.4%)37.0
Total4,648 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in St. Charles County

79.6% of women with births (4,648) in St. Charles County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 14.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in St. Charles County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)91 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years2,337 (79.0%)621 (21.0%)
35 to 50 years1,366 (85.4%)233 (14.6%)
Total3,700 (79.6%)948 (20.4%)

Fertility by Education in St. Charles County

Average fertility rate in St. Charles County is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 68.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 13.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 32.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in St. Charles County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School148 (3.2%)13.0
High School Diploma570 (12.3%)44.0
College or Associate's Degree1,417 (30.5%)50.0
Bachelor's Degree1,511 (32.5%)57.0
Graduate Degree1,002 (21.6%)68.0
Total4,648 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in St. Charles County

20.4% of women with births in St. Charles County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 95.1% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 71.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in St. Charles County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School42 (28.4%)106 (71.6%)
High School Diploma409 (71.8%)161 (28.2%)
College or Associate's Degree965 (68.1%)452 (31.9%)
Bachelor's Degree1,437 (95.1%)74 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree849 (84.7%)153 (15.3%)
Total3,700 (79.6%)948 (20.4%)

Income in St. Charles County

Income Overview in St. Charles County

Per Capita Income in St. Charles County is $47,746, while median incomes of families and households are $118,114 and $99,596 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income406,262$47,746
Median Family Income110,031$118,114
Mean Family Income110,031$140,558
Median Household Income156,381$99,596
Mean Household Income156,381$122,330
Income Deficit110,031$10,690
Wage / Income Gap (%)406,26230.81%
Wage / Income Gap ($)406,26269.19¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index406,2620.40

Earnings by Sex in St. Charles County

Average Earnings in St. Charles County are $51,901, $61,378 for men and $42,470 for women, a difference of 30.8%.
Earnings by Sex in St. Charles County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male122,650 (52.3%)$61,378
Female112,040 (47.7%)$42,470
Total234,690 (100.0%)$51,901

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in St. Charles County

The most common earnings brackets in St. Charles County are $100,000+ for men (32,082 | 26.2%) and $100,000+ for women (13,436 | 12.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in St. Charles County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,592 (3.7%)6,007 (5.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,916 (2.4%)4,250 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,308 (2.7%)4,216 (3.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,970 (1.6%)2,749 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,867 (2.3%)3,562 (3.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,659 (1.3%)3,038 (2.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,865 (1.5%)3,053 (2.7%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,509 (1.2%)2,364 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,243 (1.8%)2,996 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,898 (1.5%)2,646 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,516 (3.7%)5,725 (5.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9995,279 (4.3%)5,746 (5.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,364 (3.6%)5,871 (5.2%)
$40,000 to $44,9994,772 (3.9%)6,941 (6.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9995,096 (4.2%)5,198 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9995,213 (4.3%)4,773 (4.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99910,177 (8.3%)9,467 (8.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9999,188 (7.5%)8,157 (7.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99917,136 (14.0%)11,845 (10.6%)
$100,000+32,082 (26.2%)13,436 (12.0%)
Total122,650 (100.0%)112,040 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in St. Charles County

Average earnings in St. Charles County are $70,253 for men and $49,336 for women, a difference of 29.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $111,912, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,223. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,528, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,201.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in St. Charles County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,223$24,201
High School Diploma$52,407$35,072
College or Associate's Degree$61,149$41,051
Bachelor's Degree$89,683$58,229
Graduate Degree$111,912$71,528
Total$70,253$49,336

Family Income in St. Charles County

Family Income Brackets in St. Charles County

According to the St. Charles County family income data, there are 28,498 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 660 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in St. Charles County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,2101.1%
$10,000 to $14,9996600.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991,6501.5%
$25,000 to $34,9992,3112.1%
$35,000 to $49,9997,1526.5%
$50,000 to $74,99914,74413.4%
$75,000 to $99,99915,73414.3%
$100,000 to $149,99928,49825.9%
$150,000 to $199,99919,69617.9%
$200,000+18,48516.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in St. Charles County

5-person families (8,588 | 7.8%) account for the highest median family income in St. Charles County with $149,264 per family, while 2-person families (50,363 | 45.8%) have the highest median income of $49,061 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in St. Charles County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families50,363 (45.8%)$98,122
3-Person Families24,391 (22.2%)$126,470
4-Person Families22,712 (20.6%)$138,034
5-Person Families8,588 (7.8%)$149,264
6-Person Families2,844 (2.6%)$139,979
7+ Person Families1,133 (1.0%)$132,163
Total110,031 (100.0%)$118,114

Family Income by Number of Earners in St. Charles County

The median family income in St. Charles County is $118,114, with families comprising 3+ earners (16,030) having the highest median family income of $163,546, while families with no earners (14,123) have the lowest median family income of $69,734, accounting for 14.6% and 12.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in St. Charles County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners14,123 (12.8%)$69,734
1 Earner27,341 (24.8%)$89,079
2 Earners52,537 (47.7%)$135,100
3+ Earners16,030 (14.6%)$163,546
Total110,031 (100.0%)$118,114

Household Income in St. Charles County

Household Income Brackets in St. Charles County

With 35,186 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in St. Charles County, accounting for 22.5% of all households. In contrast, only 1,877 households (1.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in St. Charles County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,5972.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991,8771.2%
$15,000 to $24,9995,6303.6%
$25,000 to $34,9997,3504.7%
$35,000 to $49,99914,7009.4%
$50,000 to $74,99923,61415.1%
$75,000 to $99,99921,73713.9%
$100,000 to $149,99935,18622.5%
$150,000 to $199,99921,89314.0%
$200,000+20,64213.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in St. Charles County

The median household income in St. Charles County is $99,596, with the highest median household income of $120,943 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 58,887 households (37.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $54,552, with 3,996 households (2.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in St. Charles County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,996 (2.6%)$54,552
25 to 44 Years52,924 (33.8%)$110,686
45 to 64 Years58,887 (37.7%)$120,943
65+ Years40,574 (26.0%)$63,689
Total156,381 (100.0%)$99,596

Poverty in St. Charles County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in St. Charles County

With 3.8% poverty level for males and 5.2% for females among the residents of St. Charles County, 12 to 14 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 521 males (6.3%) and 322 females (11.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in St. Charles County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years505 (4.5%)825 (7.5%)
5 Years98 (4.0%)175 (6.1%)
6 to 11 Years738 (4.6%)884 (5.9%)
12 to 14 Years521 (6.3%)244 (3.2%)
15 Years180 (5.8%)322 (11.2%)
16 and 17 Years332 (6.1%)207 (3.8%)
18 to 24 Years888 (5.8%)978 (6.7%)
25 to 34 Years959 (3.8%)1,539 (6.1%)
35 to 44 Years524 (1.8%)1,069 (3.8%)
45 to 54 Years888 (3.5%)1,065 (4.1%)
55 to 64 Years909 (3.4%)1,052 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years609 (3.4%)961 (4.7%)
75 Years and over445 (4.2%)1,109 (7.4%)
Total7,596 (3.8%)10,430 (5.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in St. Charles County

According to the poverty statistics in St. Charles County, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.2% of males and 96.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in St. Charles County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10,773 (95.5%)10,180 (92.5%)
5 Years2,346 (96.0%)2,687 (93.9%)
6 to 11 Years15,246 (95.4%)14,177 (94.1%)
12 to 14 Years7,728 (93.7%)7,397 (96.8%)
15 Years2,942 (94.2%)2,550 (88.8%)
16 and 17 Years5,105 (93.9%)5,174 (96.2%)
18 to 24 Years14,537 (94.2%)13,549 (93.3%)
25 to 34 Years24,567 (96.2%)23,530 (93.9%)
35 to 44 Years28,063 (98.2%)26,733 (96.2%)
45 to 54 Years24,880 (96.6%)24,751 (95.9%)
55 to 64 Years26,251 (96.7%)26,903 (96.2%)
65 to 74 Years17,264 (96.6%)19,553 (95.3%)
75 Years and over10,236 (95.8%)13,851 (92.6%)
Total189,938 (96.2%)191,035 (94.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in St. Charles County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in St. Charles County show that 1.7% or 1,577 of the total 90,814 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 2.9%, comprising of 219 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.2%, which includes 4 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in St. Charles County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children51,705 (98.2%)936 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children29,928 (98.6%)418 (1.4%)
3 or 4 Children7,271 (97.1%)219 (2.9%)
5 or more Children333 (98.8%)4 (1.2%)
Total89,237 (98.3%)1,577 (1.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in St. Charles County

According to the poverty data in St. Charles County, 5.2% or 319 single-father households and 10.2% or 1,323 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 256 households (7.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 146 households (82.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in St. Charles County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children63 (2.5%)123 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children256 (7.7%)695 (10.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)359 (26.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)146 (82.5%)
Total319 (5.2%)1,323 (10.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in St. Charles County

The poverty data for St. Charles County shows that 1,577 of the married-couple family households (1.7%) and 1,642 of the single-parent households (8.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 219 households (2.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 146 household (80.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in St. Charles County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children936 (1.8%)186 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children418 (1.4%)951 (9.6%)
3 or 4 Children219 (2.9%)359 (20.6%)
5 or more Children4 (1.2%)146 (80.7%)
Total1,577 (1.7%)1,642 (8.5%)

Employment Characteristics in St. Charles County

Employment by Class of Employer in St. Charles County

Among the 215,074 employed individuals in St. Charles County, private company employees (158,246 | 73.6%), not-for-profit organizations (18,896 | 8.8%), and local government employees (15,268 | 7.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in St. Charles County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees158,24673.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6,8223.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)8,2543.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations18,8968.8%
Local Government Employees15,2687.1%
State Government Employees3,2561.5%
Federal Government Employees3,8121.8%
Unpaid Family Workers5200.2%
Total215,074100.0%

Employment Status by Age in St. Charles County

According to the labor force statistics for St. Charles County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (324,459), 69.4% or 225,175 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 6,980 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 92.5% or 22,300 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 7.8% or 822 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in St. Charles County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years10,538 (51.2%)822 (7.8%)
20 to 24 Years19,306 (78.9%)1,062 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Years22,300 (92.5%)558 (2.5%)
30 to 34 Years24,031 (90.1%)577 (2.4%)
35 to 44 Years51,362 (90.9%)1,387 (2.7%)
45 to 54 Years45,827 (88.8%)1,100 (2.4%)
55 to 59 Years22,094 (79.3%)663 (3.0%)
60 to 64 Years17,618 (64.1%)511 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years10,300 (26.7%)288 (2.8%)
75 Years and over1,569 (5.9%)67 (4.3%)
Total225,175 (69.4%)6,980 (3.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in St. Charles County

According to labor force statistics for St. Charles County, 85.6% of individuals (183,387) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (214,237) are in the labor force, with 2.6% or 4,768 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.4% or 89,769 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.1% or 274 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in St. Charles County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5,369 (67.2%)407 (5.1%)
High School Diploma33,097 (79.4%)1,501 (3.6%)
College / Associate Degree55,081 (84.4%)2,219 (3.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher89,769 (90.4%)1,589 (1.6%)
Total183,387 (85.6%)5,570 (2.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in St. Charles County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in St. Charles County are Management (28,442 | 13.1%), Community & Social Service (22,248 | 10.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (20,015 | 9.2%), Business & Financial (16,678 | 7.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (15,380 | 7.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in St. Charles County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in St. Charles County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (88.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (78.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (77.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.7%), Health Technologists (80.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (78.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in St. Charles County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management16,927 (59.5%)11,515 (40.5%)
Business & Financial7,656 (45.9%)9,022 (54.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science15,616 (78.0%)4,399 (22.0%)
Computers & Mathematics9,004 (77.4%)2,629 (22.6%)
Architecture & Engineering5,714 (88.3%)755 (11.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science898 (46.9%)1,015 (53.1%)
Community & Social Service 6,524 (29.3%)15,724 (70.7%)
Education, Arts & Media1,012 (33.2%)2,034 (66.8%)
Legal Services & Support621 (36.3%)1,090 (63.7%)
Education Instruction & Library3,032 (21.8%)10,857 (78.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,859 (51.6%)1,743 (48.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,962 (19.3%)12,418 (80.7%)
Health Technologists2,289 (20.0%)9,175 (80.0%)
Total (Category)49,685 (48.3%)53,078 (51.6%)
Total (Overall)114,389 (52.5%)103,467 (47.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in St. Charles County are Food Preparation & Serving (9,756 | 4.5%), Personal Care & Service (5,033 | 2.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,755 | 2.2%), Security & Protection (4,219 | 1.9%), and Healthcare Support (3,718 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in St. Charles County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in St. Charles County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (86.8%), Security & Protection (81.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (75.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (92.3%), Personal Care & Service (72.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in St. Charles County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support286 (7.7%)3,432 (92.3%)
Security & Protection3,423 (81.1%)796 (18.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,637 (75.7%)525 (24.3%)
Law Enforcement1,786 (86.8%)271 (13.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,266 (43.7%)5,490 (56.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,987 (62.8%)1,768 (37.2%)
Personal Care & Service1,370 (27.2%)3,663 (72.8%)
Total (Category)12,332 (44.9%)15,149 (55.1%)
Total (Overall)114,389 (52.5%)103,467 (47.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in St. Charles County are Sales & Related (24,229 | 11.1%), and Office & Administration (24,132 | 11.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in St. Charles County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in St. Charles County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related13,857 (57.2%)10,372 (42.8%)
Office & Administration5,450 (22.6%)18,682 (77.4%)
Total (Category)19,307 (39.9%)29,054 (60.1%)
Total (Overall)114,389 (52.5%)103,467 (47.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in St. Charles County are Construction & Extraction (10,052 | 4.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6,383 | 2.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (366 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in St. Charles County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in St. Charles County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry324 (88.5%)42 (11.5%)
Construction & Extraction9,733 (96.8%)319 (3.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5,985 (93.8%)398 (6.2%)
Total (Category)16,042 (95.5%)759 (4.5%)
Total (Overall)114,389 (52.5%)103,467 (47.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in St. Charles County are Production (9,898 | 4.5%), Material Moving (6,393 | 2.9%), and Transportation (6,159 | 2.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in St. Charles County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in St. Charles County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production7,246 (73.2%)2,652 (26.8%)
Transportation5,248 (85.2%)911 (14.8%)
Material Moving4,529 (70.8%)1,864 (29.2%)
Total (Category)17,023 (75.8%)5,427 (24.2%)
Total (Overall)114,389 (52.5%)103,467 (47.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in St. Charles County

Employment Industries in St. Charles County

The major employment industries in St. Charles County include Manufacturing (27,843 | 12.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (27,721 | 12.7%), Retail Trade (24,164 | 11.1%), Educational Services (19,224 | 8.8%), and Finance & Insurance (17,921 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in St. Charles County

Employment Industries by Sex in St. Charles County

The St. Charles County industries that see more men than women are Construction (88.4%), Utilities (82.2%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (74.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (80.8%), Educational Services (72.7%), and Enterprise Management (65.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in St. Charles County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting725 (67.9%)343 (32.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction235 (74.8%)79 (25.2%)
Construction14,127 (88.4%)1,854 (11.6%)
Manufacturing19,355 (69.5%)8,488 (30.5%)
Wholesale Trade4,717 (73.0%)1,746 (27.0%)
Retail Trade13,442 (55.6%)10,722 (44.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing6,639 (74.8%)2,240 (25.2%)
Utilities1,141 (82.2%)248 (17.8%)
Information1,866 (52.8%)1,669 (47.2%)
Finance & Insurance8,013 (44.7%)9,908 (55.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2,170 (47.1%)2,435 (52.9%)
Professional & Scientific9,553 (58.1%)6,879 (41.9%)
Enterprise Management290 (35.0%)538 (65.0%)
Administrative & Support4,089 (52.5%)3,693 (47.5%)
Educational Services5,251 (27.3%)13,973 (72.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,311 (19.2%)22,410 (80.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,363 (52.6%)2,133 (47.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services6,133 (48.2%)6,602 (51.8%)
Public Administration4,555 (61.4%)2,864 (38.6%)
Total114,389 (52.5%)103,467 (47.5%)

Education in St. Charles County

School Enrollment in St. Charles County

The most common levels of schooling among the 100,095 students in St. Charles County are high school (21,982 | 22.0%), middle school (21,432 | 21.4%), and elementary school (20,502 | 20.5%).
School Enrollment in St. Charles County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool7,6317.6%
Kindergarten4,9344.9%
Elementary School20,50220.5%
Middle School21,43221.4%
High School21,98222.0%
College / Undergraduate18,25418.2%
Graduate / Professional5,3605.3%
Total100,095100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in St. Charles County

Out of a total of 100,095 students who are enrolled in schools in St. Charles County, 24,023 (24.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 76,072 (76.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,615 (48.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 14,396 (87.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in St. Charles County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,741 (51.2%)2,615 (48.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old19,836 (79.7%)5,046 (20.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds22,604 (84.9%)4,034 (15.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds14,396 (87.8%)1,999 (12.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds5,806 (73.9%)2,049 (26.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds5,391 (53.0%)4,774 (47.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,644 (60.7%)1,714 (39.3%)
35 Years and over2,695 (60.6%)1,751 (39.4%)
Total76,072 (76.0%)24,023 (24.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in St. Charles County

Business (34,707 | 27.6%), education (15,923 | 12.7%), science & technology (12,838 | 10.2%), engineering (10,248 | 8.2%), and arts & humanities (8,435 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 125,720 individuals in St. Charles County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in St. Charles County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics7,7376.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6,6525.3%
Physical & Health Sciences2,9722.4%
Psychology5,7624.6%
Social Sciences4,8643.9%
Engineering10,2488.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies7410.6%
Science & Technology12,83810.2%
Business34,70727.6%
Education15,92312.7%
Literature & Languages2,8052.2%
Liberal Arts & History3,3032.6%
Visual & Performing Arts2,9432.3%
Communications5,7904.6%
Arts & Humanities8,4356.7%
Total125,720100.0%

Transportation & Commute in St. Charles County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in St. Charles County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in St. Charles County are males with 2 vehicles (53,314, accounting for 47.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (44,504, making up 52.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in St. Charles County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,648 (1.5%)1,388 (1.4%)
1 Vehicle12,480 (11.1%)14,968 (14.8%)
2 Vehicles53,314 (47.2%)44,504 (44.1%)
3 Vehicles29,246 (25.9%)25,195 (24.9%)
4 Vehicles11,197 (9.9%)10,088 (10.0%)
5 or more Vehicles5,079 (4.5%)4,849 (4.8%)
Total112,964 (100.0%)100,992 (100.0%)

Commute Time in St. Charles County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in St. Charles County are 20 to 24 minutes (30,812 commuters, 16.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (29,490 commuters, 15.9%), and 30 to 34 minutes (29,070 commuters, 15.7%).
Commute Time in St. Charles County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,5481.9%
5 to 9 Minutes14,3957.8%
10 to 14 Minutes21,67511.7%
15 to 19 Minutes29,49015.9%
20 to 24 Minutes30,81216.7%
25 to 29 Minutes16,9279.1%
30 to 34 Minutes29,07015.7%
35 to 39 Minutes9,6065.2%
40 to 44 Minutes9,6775.2%
45 to 59 Minutes12,4576.7%
60 to 89 Minutes4,5422.5%
90 or more Minutes2,8311.5%

Commute Time by Sex in St. Charles County

The most common commute times in St. Charles County are 30 to 34 minutes (17,464 commuters, 17.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (14,228 commuters, 16.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in St. Charles County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,446 (1.5%)2,102 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes6,550 (6.6%)7,845 (9.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes10,535 (10.6%)11,140 (13.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes15,262 (15.3%)14,228 (16.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes16,646 (16.7%)14,166 (16.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes9,239 (9.3%)7,688 (9.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes17,464 (17.5%)11,606 (13.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes5,225 (5.2%)4,381 (5.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes5,253 (5.3%)4,424 (5.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes7,276 (7.3%)5,181 (6.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes3,072 (3.1%)1,470 (1.7%)
90 or more Minutes1,821 (1.8%)1,010 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in St. Charles County

The most frequent times of departure to work in St. Charles County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (13,693, 13.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (13,488, 15.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in St. Charles County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5,309 (5.3%)2,432 (2.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM5,212 (5.2%)1,472 (1.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7,407 (7.4%)2,952 (3.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM12,805 (12.8%)7,041 (8.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM11,583 (11.6%)10,066 (11.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM13,693 (13.7%)13,488 (15.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM9,894 (9.9%)11,660 (13.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM9,665 (9.7%)10,705 (12.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,603 (4.6%)5,666 (6.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4,142 (4.2%)4,814 (5.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,444 (2.5%)2,758 (3.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM851 (0.9%)970 (1.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5,662 (5.7%)5,091 (6.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM6,519 (6.5%)6,126 (7.2%)
Total99,789 (100.0%)85,241 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in St. Charles County

Occupancy by Ownership in St. Charles County

Of the total 156,381 dwellings in St. Charles County, owner-occupied units account for 126,256 (80.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 30,125 (19.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in St. Charles County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units126,25680.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units30,12519.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units156,381100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in St. Charles County

Occupancy by Household Size in St. Charles County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household37,37523.9%
2-Person Household55,90935.7%
3-Person Household25,72816.5%
4+ Person Household37,36923.9%
Total Housing Units156,381100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in St. Charles County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in St. Charles County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household24,257 (64.9%)13,118 (35.1%)
2-Person Household46,931 (83.9%)8,978 (16.1%)
3-Person Household21,968 (85.4%)3,760 (14.6%)
4+ Person Household33,100 (88.6%)4,269 (11.4%)
Total Housing Units126,256 (80.7%)30,125 (19.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in St. Charles County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in St. Charles County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School4,034 (69.0%)1,809 (31.0%)
High School Diploma23,459 (76.2%)7,328 (23.8%)
College/Associate Degree37,462 (77.0%)11,163 (23.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher61,301 (86.2%)9,825 (13.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in St. Charles County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in St. Charles County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years27,27017.4%
35 to 44 Years29,65019.0%
45 to 54 Years27,30217.5%
55 to 64 Years31,58520.2%
65 to 74 Years23,37214.9%
75 to 84 Years12,5028.0%
85 Years and Over4,7003.0%
Total156,381100.0%

Housing Finances in St. Charles County

Median Income by Occupancy in St. Charles County

Median Income by Occupancy in St. Charles County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied126,256 (80.7%)$112,160
Renter-Occupied30,125 (19.3%)$56,951
Average156,381 (100.0%)$99,596

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in St. Charles County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in St. Charles County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,362 (1.1%)725 (2.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999642 (0.5%)802 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $14,999969 (0.8%)980 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,292 (1.0%)1,255 (4.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,529 (1.2%)1,604 (5.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,773 (3.8%)2,653 (8.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9999,986 (7.9%)4,732 (15.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99917,230 (13.7%)6,355 (21.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99917,277 (13.7%)4,437 (14.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99930,606 (24.2%)4,626 (15.4%)
$150,000 or more40,590 (32.2%)1,956 (6.5%)
Total126,256 (100.0%)30,125 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in St. Charles County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in St. Charles County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,838 (1.5%)362 (1.2%)
$300 to $4996,976 (5.5%)753 (2.5%)
$500 to $79920,667 (16.4%)2,661 (8.8%)
$800 to $9999,366 (7.4%)4,106 (13.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49925,676 (20.3%)13,297 (44.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99930,342 (24.0%)5,265 (17.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49917,279 (13.7%)1,346 (4.5%)
$2,500 to $2,9997,260 (5.8%)350 (1.2%)
$3,000 or more6,852 (5.4%)587 (1.9%)
Total126,256 (100.0%)30,125 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in St. Charles County

Housing Structures in St. Charles County

Housing Structures in St. Charles County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached118,60775.8%
Single Unit, Attached12,0937.7%
2 Unit Apartments1,5301.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,3702.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4,8833.1%
10 or more Apartments10,9697.0%
Mobile Home / Other3,9292.5%
Total156,381100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in St. Charles County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in St. Charles County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached111,357 (93.9%)7,250 (6.1%)
Single Unit, Attached9,180 (75.9%)2,913 (24.1%)
2 Unit Apartments244 (16.0%)1,286 (84.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments857 (19.6%)3,513 (80.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments674 (13.8%)4,209 (86.2%)
10 or more Apartments949 (8.6%)10,020 (91.3%)
Mobile Home / Other2,995 (76.2%)934 (23.8%)
Total126,256 (80.7%)30,125 (19.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in St. Charles County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in St. Charles County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room222 (0.2%)1,462 (4.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,471 (1.2%)7,861 (26.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms30,191 (23.9%)14,430 (47.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms42,486 (33.7%)4,232 (14.1%)
8 or more Rooms51,886 (41.1%)2,140 (7.1%)
Total126,256 (100.0%)30,125 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in St. Charles County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in St. Charles County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas93,610 (74.1%)9,989 (33.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4,373 (3.5%)528 (1.8%)
Electricity27,223 (21.6%)19,211 (63.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene238 (0.2%)126 (0.4%)
Coal or Coke8 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels576 (0.5%)59 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used228 (0.2%)212 (0.7%)
Total126,256 (100.0%)30,125 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in St. Charles County

Household Vehicle Usage in St. Charles County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,085 (1.7%)3,128 (10.4%)
1 Vehicle25,720 (20.4%)14,057 (46.7%)
2 Vehicles60,204 (47.7%)9,573 (31.8%)
3 or more Vehicles38,247 (30.3%)3,367 (11.2%)
Total126,256 (100.0%)30,125 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in St. Charles County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in St. Charles County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units35,54190,715
Median Property Value$266,200$282,500
Median Household Income$83,140$33,261
Monthly Housing Costs$641$6,755
Real Estate Taxes$3,132$1,336

Property Value by Mortgage Status in St. Charles County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in St. Charles County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,670 (7.5%)1,770 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999988 (2.8%)1,119 (1.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99917,969 (50.6%)48,349 (53.3%)
$300,000 to $499,99911,094 (31.2%)31,244 (34.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,069 (5.8%)6,139 (6.8%)
$750,000 to $999,999494 (1.4%)1,080 (1.2%)
$1,000,000 or more257 (0.7%)1,014 (1.1%)
Total35,541 (100.0%)90,715 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in St. Charles County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in St. Charles County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,071 (3.0%)1,289 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,279 (6.4%)933 (1.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,271 (6.4%)1,511 (1.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,555 (12.8%)2,502 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,058 (17.1%)5,431 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,652 (13.1%)11,172 (12.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9997,326 (20.6%)12,625 (13.9%)
$150,000 or more7,329 (20.6%)23,280 (25.7%)
Total35,541 (100.0%)90,715 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in St. Charles County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in St. Charles County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x10,811 (30.4%)122,436 (135.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x6,776 (19.1%)34,101 (37.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x5,254 (14.8%)27,410 (30.2%)
4.0x or more12,429 (35.0%)12,540 (13.8%)
Total35,541 (100.0%)90,715 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in St. Charles County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in St. Charles County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,303 (6.5%)125 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,4992,198 (6.2%)2,256 (2.5%)
$800 to $1,49929,838 (84.0%)6,140 (6.8%)
Total35,541 (100.0%)90,715 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in St. Charles County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St. Charles County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St. Charles County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years27,429 (97.6%)664 (2.4%)
6 to 18 Years67,663 (97.0%)2,117 (3.0%)
19 to 25 Years31,289 (93.2%)2,266 (6.8%)
26 to 34 Years42,647 (92.9%)3,262 (7.1%)
35 to 44 Years52,936 (93.9%)3,421 (6.1%)
45 to 54 Years48,570 (94.2%)2,984 (5.8%)
55 to 64 Years52,511 (95.3%)2,604 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years38,281 (99.7%)106 (0.3%)
75 Years and older25,641 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total386,967 (95.7%)17,424 (4.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in St. Charles County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in St. Charles County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born27,429 (97.6%)664 (2.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen67,663 (97.0%)2,117 (3.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen31,289 (93.2%)2,266 (6.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in St. Charles County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in St. Charles County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00015,497 (89.6%)1,790 (10.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99934,233 (91.2%)3,282 (8.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99945,328 (91.9%)3,976 (8.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99952,233 (96.4%)1,955 (3.6%)
$100,000 and over235,062 (97.4%)6,274 (2.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St. Charles County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St. Charles County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 64,284 (15.2%)23,834 (84.8%)
6 to 18 Years8,916 (12.8%)60,623 (86.9%)
19 to 25 Years1,801 (5.4%)30,095 (89.7%)
25 to 34 Years3,122 (6.8%)40,922 (89.1%)
35 to 44 Years3,095 (5.5%)51,093 (90.7%)
45 to 54 Years3,083 (6.0%)46,689 (90.6%)
55 to 64 Years5,281 (9.6%)49,397 (89.6%)
65 to 74 Years36,837 (96.0%)20,935 (54.5%)
75 Years and over25,313 (98.7%)15,833 (61.8%)
Total91,732 (22.7%)339,421 (83.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in St. Charles County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in St. Charles County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years54 (0.5%)31 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years2,185 (6.1%)1,287 (3.8%)
18 to 34 Years3,073 (7.1%)2,596 (6.2%)
35 to 64 Years7,761 (9.5%)7,728 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years3,994 (22.4%)4,112 (20.0%)
75 Years and over4,523 (42.3%)6,685 (44.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in St. Charles County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in St. Charles County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (0.1%)23 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years180 (0.5%)89 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years234 (0.5%)204 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,406 (2.9%)1,495 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,424 (13.6%)979 (4.8%)
75 Years and over2,989 (28.0%)2,463 (16.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in St. Charles County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years40 (0.4%)8 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years93 (0.3%)192 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years432 (1.0%)465 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,302 (1.6%)1,138 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years525 (2.9%)437 (2.1%)
75 Years and over838 (7.9%)1,244 (8.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in St. Charles County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,809 (5.1%)930 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years2,175 (5.1%)1,648 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years2,761 (3.4%)2,643 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years579 (3.2%)817 (4.0%)
75 Years and over808 (7.6%)1,822 (12.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in St. Charles County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years98 (0.3%)71 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years370 (0.9%)464 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years3,250 (4.0%)4,173 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,662 (9.3%)2,904 (14.2%)
75 Years and over2,155 (20.2%)4,624 (30.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in St. Charles County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years333 (0.9%)162 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years359 (0.8%)204 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years961 (1.2%)1,300 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years310 (1.7%)677 (3.3%)
75 Years and over719 (6.7%)1,267 (8.5%)

Technology Access in St. Charles County

Computing Device Access in St. Charles County

Computing Device Access in St. Charles County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop138,95488.9%
Smartphone142,59691.2%
Tablet113,33672.5%
No Computing Device5,5043.5%
Total156,381100.0%

Internet Access in St. Charles County

Internet Access in St. Charles County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1630.1%
Broadband Home131,14583.9%
Cellular Data Only10,4806.7%
Satellite Internet11,8417.6%
No Internet9,7526.2%
Total156,381100.0%

St. Charles County Summary

St. Charles County, Missouri is located in the eastern part of the state, just west of St. Louis. It is the fourth most populous county in Missouri, with a population of 360,485 as of the 2010 census. The county seat is St. Charles, and the largest city is O'Fallon.

Geography

St. Charles County is located in the eastern part of Missouri, just west of St. Louis. It is bordered by Lincoln County to the north, Warren County to the east, Franklin County to the south, and St. Louis County to the west. The county covers an area of 526 square miles, with a population density of 690 people per square mile. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern and western parts. The Missouri River forms the western border of the county, and the Mississippi River forms the eastern border.

Economy

St. Charles County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The county is home to several large employers, including Boeing, MasterCard, and Express Scripts. The county also has a strong agricultural sector, with corn, soybeans, and hay being the main crops. The county is also home to several wineries and breweries, as well as a number of tourist attractions.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, St. Charles County had a population of 360,485. The racial makeup of the county was 87.3% White, 8.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $63,945, and the median income for a family was $76,945. The per capita income for the county was $30,945. About 6.2% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

St. Charles County, Missouri is a diverse and vibrant county located in the eastern part of the state. It is home to a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service industries, as well as a strong agricultural sector. The county has a population of 360,485, with a median household income of $63,945. St. Charles County is a great place to live, work, and play, and is sure to continue to grow and thrive in the years to come.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of St. Charles County?
Total Population of St. Charles County is 406,262.
What is the Total Male Population of St. Charles County?
Total Male Population of St. Charles County is 201,131.
What is the Total Female Population of St. Charles County?
Total Female Population of St. Charles County is 205,131.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in St. Charles County?
There are 98.05 Males per 100 Females in St. Charles County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in St. Charles County?
There are 101.99 Females per 100 Males in St. Charles County.
What is the Median Population Age in St. Charles County?
Median Population Age in St. Charles County is 39.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in St. Charles County
Average Family Size in St. Charles County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in St. Charles County
Average Household Size in St. Charles County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in St. Charles County?
Per Capita income in St. Charles County is $47,746.
What is the Median Family Income in St. Charles County?
Median Family Income in St. Charles County is $118,114.
What is the Median Household income in St. Charles County?
Median Household Income in St. Charles County is $99,596.
What is Income or Wage Gap in St. Charles County?
Income or Wage Gap in St. Charles County is 30.8%.
Women in St. Charles County earn 69.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in St. Charles County?
Family Income Deficit in St. Charles County is $10,690.
Families that are below poverty line in St. Charles County earn $10,690 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in St. Charles County?
Inequality or Gini Index in St. Charles County is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in St. Charles County?
There are 225,175 People in the Labor Forcein in St. Charles County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in St. Charles County?
69.4% of People are in the Labor Force in St. Charles County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in St. Charles County?
Unemployment Rate in St. Charles County is 3.1%.