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 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,520 | -4.8% | #1,084 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.7 years | +14.9% | #794 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $160,900 | -42.9% | #2,008 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $567 | -51.2% | #3,102 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% | -30.3% | #528 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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95.2% of residents in Chariton County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.
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.