Demographics & People — St. Charles, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 32,733 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~33,100 |
| Median Age | 41.5 |
| Total Households | 13,169 |
| Family Households | 8,846 |
| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3415 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 26,025 |
| Black or African American | 1,002 |
| Asian | 1,581 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,903 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 8,122 |
| Other groups | 6,415 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,384 |
| Irish | 5,188 |
| Italian | 3,944 |
| English | 3,310 |
| Polish | 3,217 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,158 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,116 |
| Swedish | 1,588 |
Language
| English Only | 25,871 |
| Spanish | 2,540 |
| Population 5+ | 31,073 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,290 |
| Population 18+ | 26,312 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 15.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for St. Charles, Illinois.