St. Charles, Iowa facts for kids
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St. Charles, Iowa
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St. Charles Parish Church
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Location of St. Charles, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
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| • Total | 640 |
| • Density | 1,030.60/sq mi (397.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50240
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-69915 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460964 |
St. Charles is a city located in Madison County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, 640 people lived there. It is part of the larger Des Moines–West Des Moines area.
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History of St. Charles
St. Charles was first planned out in 1852. It got its name from the city of St. Charles, Missouri. The community officially became a city in 1876.
In 2018, St. Charles became the new home for the "Big Country Bash." This is a popular country music festival. Before this, the festival was held in Des Moines.
Geography of St. Charles
St. Charles is located at 41°17′16″N 93°48′29″W / 41.28778°N 93.80806°W. This is its exact spot on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 0.54 square miles (1.61 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 183 | — |
| 1890 | 387 | +111.5% |
| 1900 | 412 | +6.5% |
| 1910 | 399 | −3.2% |
| 1920 | 430 | +7.8% |
| 1930 | 400 | −7.0% |
| 1940 | 331 | −17.2% |
| 1950 | 319 | −3.6% |
| 1960 | 355 | +11.3% |
| 1970 | 443 | +24.8% |
| 1980 | 507 | +14.4% |
| 1990 | 537 | +5.9% |
| 2000 | 619 | +15.3% |
| 2010 | 653 | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 640 | −2.0% |
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2020 Census Data
In 2020, the city had 640 people living in it. There were 259 households and 179 families. The population density was about 1,030 people per square mile.
Most residents, about 92.7%, were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.1% of households had children under 18. The average age in St. Charles was 39.0 years. About 26.6% of residents were under 20 years old.
2010 Census Data
In 2010, St. Charles had 653 people. There were 258 households. The population density was about 1,209 people per square mile.
Most people were White, making up 97.1% of the population. About 1.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age was 35.9 years. About 28.9% of residents were under 18.
Education in St. Charles
The Interstate 35 Community School District provides education for students in St. Charles.
Famous People from St. Charles
- Kim Reynolds – She is the 43rd governor of Iowa. A governor is the leader of a state's government.
See also
In Spanish: St. Charles (Iowa) para niños
