Population 4,852 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in St. Charles
Household size in St. Charles
| Period | St. Charles | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
St. Charles is a place of small households, averaging 2.38 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.62, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in St. Charles
| Period | St. Charles | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.3 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.1 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.1, St. Charles is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. St. Charles is older than the great majority of Michigan cities.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in St. Charles
| Period | St. Charles | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.3% of households in St. Charles, well below the national share of 11.6%. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 27 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in St. Charles
Renters in St. Charles
| Period | St. Charles | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.4% of households in St. Charles rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 45.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the south.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in St. Charles
| Period | St. Charles | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in St. Charles than nationally: 6.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in St. Charles
| Period | St. Charles | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +6 |
St. Charles is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in St. Charles
| Period | St. Charles | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $696 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $720 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $749 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $634 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$62 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in St. Charles costs $634 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 31.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northwest. Only one other Michigan city with 5,000+ people has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in St. Charles
Bachelor's degrees in St. Charles
| Period | St. Charles | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in St. Charles: 17.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. St. Charles has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Michigan cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in St. Charles
| Period | St. Charles | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.9% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.7% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in St. Charles is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in St. Charles
| Period | St. Charles | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in St. Charles is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Michigan as a whole (5.9%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
St. Charles compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles | 2.38 | 47.1 | 5.3% | 15.4% | 6.5% | 1970 | $634 | 17.3% | 94.1% | 4.8% |
| Roosevelt | 2.42 | 50.2 | 7.7% | 6.8% | 5.2% | 1977 | $1,032 | 20.6% | 92.0% | 9.8% |
| Nelson | 2.62 | 46.9 | 6.7% | 7.0% | 6.2% | 1977 | $1,087 | 20.9% | 91.6% | 8.7% |
| Brant | 2.47 | 49.9 | 5.4% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 1977 | $820 | 12.1% | 92.2% | 4.3% |
| Luce | 2.41 | 44.1 | 5.1% | 11.1% | 5.2% | 1972 | $694 | 16.4% | 92.3% | 3.1% |
| Chesaning | 2.37 | 46.8 | 8.6% | 17.6% | 4.4% | 1966 | $737 | 14.7% | 91.4% | 4.0% |
| Orr | 2.68 | 44.9 | 9.1% | 7.1% | 4.4% | 1974 | $1,072 | 37.2% | 96.3% | 2.9% |
| Oakley | 2.54 | 47.3 | 8.0% | 14.6% | 5.0% | 1975 | $977 | 13.1% | 90.7% | 4.9% |
| Marion Springs | 2.07 | 51.3 | 3.9% | 10.1% | 10.5% | 1979 | $1,044 | 13.9% | 89.9% | 7.4% |
| Hemlock | 2.55 | 46.3 | 8.6% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 1974 | $1,069 | 31.5% | 96.3% | 4.7% |
| Frost | 2.40 | 47.9 | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1982 | $1,196 | 39.1% | 97.8% | 4.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up St. Charles. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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