U.S. County · Profile

Chariton County

7.4KTotal Population
10Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-12.29%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Chariton County has a population of 7,399 as of 2023. It is located in Missouri.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Chariton County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White94.1%6,962
Black or African American2.7%200
Two or More Races2.0%148
Some Other Race1.0%74
Hispanic or Latino1.0%74
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%15
Asian0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Chariton County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$61,910
17.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$28,616
25.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
13.3%
15.7% above national average
Median Age
45.7 years

Income & Poverty

$61,910Median Household Income
$28,616Per Capita Income
13.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$61,910$73,277
Families$74,349$87,949
Married-couple Families$74,349$83,271
Nonfamily Households$32,727$35,345

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Chariton County, Missouri.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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