St. Charles, Minnesota
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 3,295 people, 1,238 households, and 870 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,005.3 people per square mile (387.9/km²). There were 1,276 housing units at an average density of 389.3 per square mile (150.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.62% White, 0.97% African American, 0.27% Native American, 3.61% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 2.70% from other races
, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.95% of the population.
There were 1,238 households out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples
living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $42,813, and the median income for a family was $50,375. Males had a median income of $31,653 versus $23,173 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $17,727. About 7.5% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.
and houses both the elementary and high school.
Census
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of 2000, there were 3,295 people, 1,238 households, and 870 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 1,005.3 people per square mile (387.9/km²). There were 1,276 housing units at an average density of 389.3 per square mile (150.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.62% White, 0.97% African American, 0.27% Native American, 3.61% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 2.70% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.95% of the population.
There were 1,238 households out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $42,813, and the median income for a family was $50,375. Males had a median income of $31,653 versus $23,173 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $17,727. About 7.5% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.
Education
St. Charles is part of the St. Charles School DistrictSt. Charles High School, Minnesota
St. Charles High School is a public four-year high school located in St. Charles, Minnesota. Founded in 1905, today the school serves roughly 260 students in grades 9-12.-Athletics:St...
and houses both the elementary and high school.
2009 Fire
The city was evacuated on April 17, 2009, when a large fire at North Star Foods, a poultry processing plant, threatened anhydrous ammonia tanks. Residents were allowed to return the next day.Notable Natives
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commentator - Mel Brownell, Long-time Mayor
- Carl Fischer, Horticulturist
Area Businesses
- Gifts - Gathering and Gifts
- Golfing - Saint Charles Golf Club
- Grocery - Mike's Food Center
- Internet & Telephone - HBCI
- Motels - Downtown Motel
- Utilities - Minnesota Energy Resources