CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Chariton County

Missouri · 7,408 residents · 751.178 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Chariton County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,545. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $100,700. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,408
−12%since 2000
from 8,438 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+8%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Chariton County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,545
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,285 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,177
+62%since 2000
from $15,515 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$504
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+20%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Chariton County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(8,067)
Black3.1%(264)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(47)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(783)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(6,925)
Black1.9%(144)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(101)
Asian0%(3)
Other2.6%(190)
Diversity Score14.3%(1,057)
Segregation Score30.8%(2,284)
Diversity Score
14
+54%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.9%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Chariton County

Kit Carson County
Pop 7,069
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
Pop 7,270
Caribou County
Pop 7,252
Adair County
Pop 7,403
Places similar to Chariton County
Head to head

Compare Chariton County to nearby counties

CHARITON COUNTY VS
Linn County
Income$61,635+20%
Home value$123,300+22%
Population11,815+60%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CHARITON COUNTY VS
Randolph County
Income$53,033+3%
Home value$159,300+58%
Population24,513+232%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CHARITON COUNTY VS
Carroll County
Income$62,154+21%
Home value$117,500+17%
Population8,417+14%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CHARITON COUNTY VS
Saline County
Income$57,931+12%
Home value$150,500+49%
Population23,265+215%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Chariton County, Missouri?

Chariton County, Missouri has about 7,408 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chariton County, Missouri?

The typical household in Chariton County, Missouri earns about $51,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chariton County, Missouri expensive?

In Chariton County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $100,700, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in Chariton County, Missouri?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Chariton County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chariton County, Missouri?

About 13.2% of people in Chariton County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chariton County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Chariton County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,794 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

3 census tracts
Census Tract 4703Census Tract 4702Census Tract 4701
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 64658ZIP 65281ZIP 65261ZIP 65236ZIP 64660ZIP 64681ZIP 64676ZIP 65286ZIP 65246
Up the hierarchy
All counties in Missouri
Rankings
Highest income countiesLowest poverty counties

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →