Charles City is a city located in Floyd County Iowa. Charles City has a 2024 population of 7,176. It is also the county seat of Floyd County. Charles City is currently declining at a rate of -0.72% annually and its population has decreased by -2.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,382 in 2020.
The average household income in Charles City is $65,248 with a poverty rate of 13.44%. The median age in Charles City is 42.7 years: 39 years for males, and 47.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Charles City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,487 | 88.61% |
| Two or more races | 448 | 6.12% |
| Asian | 216 | 2.95% |
| Black or African American | 148 | 2.02% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,267 | 2.17 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Non Family | 1,590 | 1.19 | 46 | 54 |
| Married | 1,217 | 3.1 | 96.8 | 3.2 |
| Female | 375 | 3.15 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Male | 85 | 2.96 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
65.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 103 | 2% |
| Associates Degree | 797 | 15.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 576 | 11.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 228 | 4.42% |
| High School Graduate | 2,155 | 41.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 196 | 3.8% |
| Some College | 1,102 | 21.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,661 | 4,519 | 733 |
| Asian | 157 | 79 | 31 |
| Black | 146 | 146 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 133 | 55 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 87 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 19.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,854 | $58,958 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,767 | $0 | $70,923 |
| High School Graduate | $35,491 | $44,083 | $29,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,272 | $36,795 | $9,003 |
| Overall | $37,627 | $48,000 | $30,027 |
| Some College | $39,276 | $59,688 | $26,623 |
$37,627
Average Earnings
$48,000
Average Male
$30,027
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.07% of Charles City residents speak only English, while 6.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,133 | 738 | 12.03% |
| Multiple | 448 | 178 | 39.73% |
| Hispanic | 451 | 145 | 32.15% |
| Black | 148 | 24 | 16.22% |
| Other | 14 | 14 | 100% |
13.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.67%
Male Poverty Rate
17.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Charles City is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Charles City is White, with 12.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.66% |
| Some College | 9.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 71.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 46.88% |
| Female Employed | 6.86% |
| Male Employed | 1.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,750 | $85,284 |
| Households | $56,734 | $65,248 |
| Married Families | $94,838 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,946 | $42,480 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
542
Number of Veterans
485
Male Veterans
57
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 186 |
| Korea | 76 |
| First Gulf War | 62 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 235 |
| 65 to 74 | 120 |
| 55 to 64 | 93 |
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 39 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 517 | 9.91% |
| Black | 13 | 8.78% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 8.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.6%
Born in Charles City
94.19%
Native Born
5.81%
Foreign Born
0.79%
Non Citizen
5.01%
Naturalized
94.19% of Charles City residents were born in the United States, with 76.6% having been born in Iowa. 0.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,920 | -51 | -0.73% |
| 2028 | 6,971 | -51 | -0.73% |
| 2027 | 7,022 | -52 | -0.74% |
| 2026 | 7,074 | -51 | -0.72% |
| 2025 | 7,125 | -51 | -0.71% |
| 2024 | 7,176 | -52 | -0.72% |
| 2023 | 7,228 | -14 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 7,242 | -70 | -0.96% |
| 2021 | 7,312 | -70 | -0.95% |
| 2020 | 7,382 | 77 | 1.05% |
| 2019 | 7,305 | -88 | -1.19% |
| 2018 | 7,393 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2017 | 7,398 | -57 | -0.76% |
| 2016 | 7,455 | 11 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 7,444 | -46 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 7,490 | -11 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 7,501 | -30 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 7,531 | -23 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 7,554 | -105 | -1.37% |
| 2010 | 7,659 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,812 | -66 | -0.84% |
| 1990 | 7,878 | -900 | -10.25% |
| 1980 | 8,778 | -490 | -5.29% |
| 1970 | 9,268 | -696 | -6.99% |
| 1960 | 9,964 | -345 | -3.35% |
| 1950 | 10,309 | 1,628 | 18.75% |
| 1940 | 8,681 | 642 | 7.99% |
| 1930 | 8,039 | 689 | 9.37% |
| 1920 | 7,350 | 1,458 | 24.75% |
| 1910 | 5,892 | 1,665 | 39.39% |
| 1900 | 4,227 | 1,425 | 50.86% |
| 1890 | 2,802 | -4,118 | -59.51% |