St. Charles County, with a population of 360,485, 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 |
360,485 |
| Households |
134,274 |
| Average Age |
37 |
| Educational Attainment |
| High School Graduates |
92.2% |
| Associate Degree |
8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree |
22.5% |
| Graduate Degree |
10.8% |
| Income |
| Median Household Income |
$70,331 |
| Per Capita Income |
$30,664 |
| Employment by Industry |
| Agriculture, Mining |
0.5% |
| Construction |
7.0% |
| Trade, Transp., Utilities |
21.4% |
| Manufacturing |
12.9% |
| Public Administration |
2.9% |
| Financial services |
9.9% |
| Information |
2.7% |
| Education and Health |
19.2% |
| Leisure and Hospitality |
8.4% |
| Professional Bus. Services |
10.6% |
| Other services |
4.7% |
| Labor Characteristics |
| Labor Force |
195,870 |
| Population, 16+ |
275,354 |
| Unemployment Rate: |
5.6% |
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| Largest Employers |
| Company |
Industry |
Employment |
| CitiMortgage |
Financial Services |
4000 |
| Fort Zumwalt School District |
Education |
2755 |
| Mastercard Worldwide |
Financial Transactions Processing |
2500 |
| Francis Howell School District |
Education |
2375 |
| Wentzville R-IV School District |
Education |
1755 |
| General Motors |
Auto Plant |
1529 |
| True Manufacturing Company |
HVAC/Refrigeration Equipment |
1475 |
| Verizon |
Telephone Company |
1400 |
| CenturyLink |
Broadband Internet and Communications |
1200 |
| Ameristar Casinos |
Hotel and Casino |
1043 |
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