St. Charles County, with a population of 359,591, has been one of the fastest-growing counties in the country for decades. The county features a cross-section of industry, as well as extensive retail and some agriculture. St. Charles County has two small airports and two ferries that cross the Mississippi River.
| Demographics |
| Population |
| Population |
359,591 |
| Households |
134,518 |
| Average Age |
36 |
| Educational Attainment |
| High School Graduates |
91.8% |
| Associate Degree |
40.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree |
32.6% |
| Graduate Degree |
10.4% |
| Income |
| Median Household Income |
$69,137 |
| Per Capita Income |
$30,517 |
| Employment by Industry |
| Agriculture, Mining |
0.5% |
| Construction |
7.7% |
| Trade, Transp., Utilities |
23.4% |
| Manufacturing |
16.2% |
| Public Administration |
3.2% |
| Financial services |
5.8% |
| Information |
3.7% |
| Education and Health |
16.7% |
| Leisure and Hospitality |
7.5% |
| Professional Bus. Services |
7.5% |
| Other services |
7.9% |
| Labor Characteristics |
| Labor Force |
205,197 |
| Population, 16+ |
275,354 |
| Unemployment Rate: |
9.1% |
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| Largest Employers |
| Company |
Industry |
Employment |
| CitiMortgage |
Financial Services |
4000 |
| Wentzville R-IV School District |
Education |
1848 |
| Francis Howell School District |
Education |
1821 |
| MasterCard International Inc. |
Financial Services |
1700 |
| True Manufacturing Company Inc. |
Manufacturing |
1498 |
| St. Charles County |
Government |
1400 |
| Verizon |
IT |
1200 |
| MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. |
Manufacturing |
1200 |
| Cooper Industries Inc. |
Manufacturing |
1200 |
| CenturyTel |
Communications |
1200 |
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