Township · Illinois
St. Charles Township, Illinois
St. Charles Township, township, in Kane County, Illinois. St. Charles Township had 52,830 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 51,902 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 51,964 (±38). GEOID 1708966716.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
52,830
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 51,902 · ACS 2020-2024: 51,964 ±38
Median household income
$128,204
±$9,497 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$409,800
±$13,350 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$1,820
±$89 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is St. Charles Township and what county is it in?
St. Charles Township is a township in Kane County, Illinois. It covers 34.6 square miles of land, 1,500 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside St. Charles Township: St. Charles (city, 33,081 in 2020) and Wayne (village, 2,286 in 2020). Part of South Elgin (village) and Campton Hills (village) also lie in it.
St. Charles Township is in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 13 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in St. Charles Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 52,830 people lived in St. Charles Township on July 1, 2025, up 1.6% since 2020, while Illinois shrank 0.8%. The 2020 Census counted 51,902 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 51,964 (±38).
| Measure | St. Charles Township | Kane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 51,964±38 | 517,255 | +175 |
| Households | 19,450±468 | 184,706 | +811 |
| Average household size | 2.63±0.06 | 2.77 | −0.09 |
| Housing units | 20,339±534 | 190,921 | +911 |
St. Charles Township's population since 2000
From 42,051 in 2000 to 52,830 in 2025: up 25.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for St. Charles Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in St. Charles Township?
The median resident of St. Charles Township is 41.0 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 15.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.3%. 10.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | St. Charles Township | Kane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0±1.6 | 38.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.2%±1.1 pts | 23.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.9%±1.1 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Male | 50.9%±1.4 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.3%±1.7 pts | 33.4% | +2.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.1%±2.3 pts | 54.0% | −9.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.1%±1.2 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.6%±1.4 pts | 4.0% | +2.8 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3%±1.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.9%±1.4 pts | 17.2% | +2.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.5%±2.1 pts | 31.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.0%±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 8.2%±1.0 pts | 9.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.4%±1.2 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.7%±1.1 pts | 87.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 51.6%±2.3 pts | 38.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.2%±1.7 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.5%±2.2 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in St. Charles Township earn?
Half of St. Charles Township's 19,450 households earn less than $128,204 a year (±$9,497), against $103,163 in Kane County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $132,226 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | St. Charles Township | Kane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $128,204±$9,497 | $103,163 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $164,258±$7,744 | $131,975 | – |
| Per capita income | $62,683±$3,085 | $47,482 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.2%±1.1 pts | 7.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.0%±1.1 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.3%±1.5 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.0%±0.7 pts | 97.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.6%±1.1 pts | 93.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in St. Charles Township?
Owners occupy 77.6% of St. Charles Township's occupied homes and renters 22.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $409,800 by its owner (±$13,350). The median renter pays $1,820 a month including utilities, and 44.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | St. Charles Township | Kane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $409,800±$13,350 | $327,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,820±$89 | $1,453 | +$237 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.7%±7.8 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,608±$109 | $2,256 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.6%±1.9 pts | 76.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.4%±1.9 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Housing units | 20,339±534 | 190,921 | +911 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8%±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7%±3.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.8%±1.9 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.3%±1.4 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.0%±1.4 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.5%±0.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in St. Charles Township work and get to work?
71.0% of St. Charles Township's workers drive alone and 17.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | St. Charles Township | Kane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.5%±1.8 pts | 69.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8%±1.0 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.0%±2.9 pts | 70.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.3%±2.9 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0%±0.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.5%±1.8 pts | 15.9% | +10.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.6 min±1.1 | 27.8 min | −4.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in St. Charles Township?
11 census tracts lie mostly in St. Charles Township (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $77,727 (Tract 8523) to $193,591 (Tract 8521.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8521.01Kane County | 7,470 | $193,591 |
| Tract 8520.02Kane County | 7,427 | $106,250 |
| Tract 8521.03Kane County | 6,089 | $188,043 |
| Tract 8522.01Kane County | 5,446 | $112,054 |
| Tract 8522.03Kane County | 4,948 | $81,414 |
| Tract 8520.05Kane County | 4,478 | $147,375 |
| Tract 8520.01Kane County | 4,239 | $102,909 |
| Tract 8522.04Kane County | 4,110 | $136,250 |
| Tract 8521.04Kane County | 3,043 | $165,625 |
| Tract 8520.04Kane County | 2,843 | $159,360 |
| Tract 8523Kane County | 1,871 | $77,727 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in St. Charles Township) · Census block assignment files
How does St. Charles Township compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, St. Charles Township is the 145th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 48th-most populous of 1,407 in Illinois.
St. Charles Township ranks 117th of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 48th | 1,407 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 152nd | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 428th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 117th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 96th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 87th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 82nd | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 1,014th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 136th | 1,369 |
| Median age | 689th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 699th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 205th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 499th | 1,382 |
St. Charles Township's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for St. Charles Township?
6 of the 57 figures for St. Charles Township on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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