Charles City, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Charles City, Iowa Info Snack

Population
7,351
Unemployment
4.8%
Poverty
20.5%
Median Home
$93,200
Median Income
$37,301
Median Rent
$530

Charles City SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
7
Safety
7
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
10

Charles City, IA Crime Report

95
Total Crimes
1,306.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
-44.29%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Charles City
/ 100k People
Iowa
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 95 1,306.9 2,001.7 2,346.0
Violent Crime 20 275.1 303.5 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 3.5 6.5
Robbery 3 41.3 29.8 73.9
Aggravated Assault 5 68.8 229.4 279.7
Property Crime 75 1,031.8 1,698.2 1,958.2
Burglary 18 247.6 371.1 314.2
Larceny 52 715.4 1,130.1 1,398.0
Car Theft 5 68.8 197.1 246.0

Charles City, IA Cost Of Living

83
Charles City's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Charles City Iowa National Average
Overall 83 92 100
Services 97 95 100
Groceries 91 95 100
Health 98 102 100
Housing 54 74 100
Transportation 92 100 100
Utilities 111 99 100

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Population over time in Charles City

Year Population % Change
2020 7,351 -0.8%
2019 7,413 -0.2%
2018 7,427 -0.9%
2017 7,496 -0.1%
2016 7,500 -0.8%
2015 7,562 -0.2%
2014 7,576 -0.3%
2013 7,600 -0.5%
2012 7,636 -0.4%
2011 7,667 -

Race / Ethnicity in Charles City

White
83.2% (6,113)
African American
2.8% (208)
American Indian
1.1% (79)
Asian
2.8% (208)
Hawaiian
1.4% (105)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.8% (133)
Hispanic
6.9% (505)
Race Charles City IA USA
White 83.2% 85.0% 60.1%
African American 2.8% 3.6% 12.2%
American Indian 1.1% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 2.8% 2.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 1.4% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.1% 0.3%
Two Or More 1.8% 2.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 6.9% 6.2% 18.2%

Gender in Charles City

Female
53.3% (3,921)
Male
46.7% (3,429)
Gender Charles City IA USA
Female 53.3% 50.3% 50.8%
Male 46.7% 49.7% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Charles City for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
4.0% (294)
9-12th Grade
7.0% (514)
High School / GED
36.0% (2,646)
Some College
18.0% (1,323)
Associate's Degree
16.0% (1,176)
Bachelor's Degree
15.0% (1,102)
Master's Degree
4.0% (294)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Charles City IA USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 1.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 7.0% 5.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 36.0% 31.0% 27.0%
Some College 18.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 16.0% 12.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 15.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 4.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Charles City, Iowa

Less than $10,000
8.7% (63,921)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.4% (47,412)
$15,000 to $24,999
17.0% (125,303)
$25,000 to $34,999
15.3% (112,603)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.0% (95,459)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.2% (96,940)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.5% (99,480)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.2% (82,124)
$150,000 to $199,999
0.7% (5,503)
$200,000 or more
0.9% (6,349)
Income Charles City IA USA
Less than $10,000 8.7% 5.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.4% 4.0% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 17.0% 8.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 15.3% 9.3% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.0% 13.1% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.2% 19.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.5% 14.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.2% 15.9% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 0.7% 5.6% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 0.9% 5.0% 8.3%

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