Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

St. Charles, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,934

Median Agei

46.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.3%1,689

Hispanic/Latino

8.7%169

Two or More

1.7%33

Asian

1.3%26

Black

0.9%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.5%95

High School Diploma

29.4%432

Some College (<1 yr)

12.7%186

Some College (1+ yr)

12.2%179

Associate's Degree

14.2%209

Bachelor's Degree

10.6%156

Master's Degree

7.2%106

Doctorate

0.4%6

HS or Higher

93.3%

BA or Higher

18.3%

Graduate+

7.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$118,500

Median Renti

$460

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.2%594

Renter-Occupied

30.8%264

Total Units

918

Homeownership

69.2%

Vacancy Rate

6.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.7%16

$50K–$100K

33.5%199

$100K–$150K

30%178

$150K–$200K

16.3%97

$200K–$300K

11.3%67

$300K–$500K

6.2%37

Rent Distribution

Under $500

139

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%15

2000–2009

9.6%88

1990–1999

8.5%78

1980–1989

4.2%39

1970–1979

19.4%178

1960–1969

10.8%99

1950–1959

14.1%129

1940–1949

10.8%99

1939 or earlier

21%193

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.3%749

Electricity

8.5%73

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%16

Wood

1.2%10

No Fuel

0.9%8

Other

0.2%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,000

Mean Household Incomei

$70,174

Per Capita Incomei

$30,292

Poverty Ratei

15.1%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

894

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.8%50

$10K–$15K

3.5%30

$15K–$20K

14.1%121

$20K–$25K

7.1%61

$25K–$30K

4%34

$30K–$35K

5.5%47

$35K–$40K

2.9%25

$40K–$45K

0.6%5

$45K–$50K

6.5%56

$50K–$60K

6.1%52

$60K–$75K

5.4%46

$75K–$100K

12.5%107

$100K–$125K

4.4%38

$125K–$150K

12.2%105

$150K–$200K

6.5%56

$200K+

2.9%25

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

201%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

835

Avg. Commutei

26.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

843

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

133(8.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.6%Insured

3.4%Uninsured