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Demographic Analysis of St. Charles, Illinois: A Study of Racial Composition and Economic Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
St. Charles, Illinois, exhibits a predominantly White demographic profile with low diversity as of 2022, with the white population constituting 78% of the total. The city has experienced gradual changes in its demographic composition over the past decade. In 2022, St. Charles had a population of 39,475 and a median income of $111,868, characterizing it as an affluent suburban community with a slowly diversifying population.
From 2013 to 2022, St. Charles maintained its status as a White Majority community. The white population decreased from 84% in 2013 to 78% in 2022, indicating a gradual shift away from low diversity status. Hispanic representation increased from 9% to 11% during this period. Asian and Black populations both grew, from 2% each in 2013 to 4% and 3% respectively in 2022. The Two or More Races category emerged and reached 3% by 2022. These changes suggest a slow transition towards moderate diversity, although this threshold has not yet been reached.
The demographic shifts correlate with changes in median income. Median income increased from $106,017 in 2013 to $111,868 in 2022, with some fluctuations. The highest median income of $124,662 was recorded in 2021, coinciding with the highest observed levels of diversity. Population growth was modest but steady, increasing from 38,505 in 2013 to 39,475 in 2022. These trends indicate that increasing diversity has not negatively impacted the city's economic prosperity.
St. Charles' demographic shifts align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The high median income and gradual diversification are characteristic of many affluent suburbs across the United States, particularly those near major metropolitan areas.
Based on observed trends, St. Charles is likely to continue its trajectory towards increased diversity over the next decade. Predictions include a continued decrease in the white population percentage, potentially dropping below 75% within the next 5-10 years; continued growth in Hispanic, Asian, and multi-racial populations; a potential transition from low diversity to moderate diversity status within the next decade if current trends persist; and maintained economic prosperity, with median incomes likely to continue rising or stabilizing at a high level.
If these trends continue, St. Charles may eventually transition into a Transitional Community category, showing significant changes in racial makeup over time and indicating a trend towards increasing diversity. This transition could bring new cultural dynamics to the city, potentially influencing local businesses, schools, and community services to adapt to a more diverse population while maintaining its economic strengths.
