St. Charles, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 250, St. Charles's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

St. Charles is a small community located in Arkansas, within Arkansas County. The total population is 250. It ranks as the 415th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in St. Charles is 45.2 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. With 30.8% of the population under 18, St. Charles has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in St. Charles is $73,750. This is 21% higher than the state median of $60,773. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.2%. This is 55% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $119,200. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, St. Charles is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

St. Charles has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.8%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 14.6%.

Education

12.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for St. Charles, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.