Chariton County, Missouri

MO · FIPS 29041 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 7,390 #2,707 / 3,222
16th
Median Household Income $71,520 -4.8% #1,084 / 3,222
66th
Median Age 44.7 years +14.9% #794 / 3,222
75th
Median Home Value $160,900 -42.9% #2,008 / 3,222
38th
Median Gross Rent $567 -51.2% #3,102 / 3,222
4th
Poverty Rate 8.8% -30.3% #528 / 3,222
84th

Demographics

Chariton County has a population of 7,390, making it the #2,707 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.3%
Native Born
0.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Chariton County is $71,520, ranking #1,084 out of 3,222 counties — 4.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.8% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.

Median Household Income
$71,520 −4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,084 of 3,222
66th percentile
Per Capita Income
$32,928 −20.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,945 of 3,222
40th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.8% −30.3% vs nat'l
Rank #528 of 3,222
84th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.5% −34.3% vs nat'l
Rank #975 of 3,222
70th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.6% −32.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,561 of 3,222
52th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.7 min −6.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,769 of 3,222
45th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Chariton County is $160,900 (-42.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $567/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.5%.

Median Home Value
$160,900 −42.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,008 of 3,222
38th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$567 −51.2% vs nat'l
Rank #3,102 of 3,222
4th percentile
Homeownership Rate
83.5% +29.6% vs nat'l
Rank #219 of 3,222
93th percentile
83.5% Homeownership

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Health

95.2% of residents in Chariton County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.

95.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.2% +3.9% vs nat'l
Rank #528 of 3,222
84th percentile

About Chariton County, Missouri

Chariton County, Missouri has a total population of 7,390, making it the 2,707th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chariton County is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Chariton County is $71,520, which ranks #1,084 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.

The median home value in Chariton County is $160,900, 42.9% below the national median. Renters in Chariton County pay a median gross rent of $567 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Chariton County, 22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.7 min.

Chariton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.9%).

All data for Chariton County, Missouri comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.