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Chariton

County:
Lucas County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.768
State:
Iowa

Chariton is a city located in Lucas County, Iowa. Chariton has a 2026 population of 4,324. It is also the county seat of Lucas County. Chariton is currently growing at a rate of 0.53% annually and its population has increased by 3.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,186 in 2020.

The median household income in Chariton is $46,979 with a poverty rate of 17.15%. The median age in Chariton is 38.6 years: 34.5 years for males, and 43.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 105.5 males.

4.3K
Total Population
1,147
Density (mi²)
23 0.53%
Growth

Chariton Population

Chariton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,324230.53%
20254,301230.54%
20244,278-13-0.3%
20234,291601.42%
20224,23150.12%
20214,226400.96%
20204,186-7-0.17%
20194,121-19-0.46%
20184,140170.41%
20174,123-17-0.41%
20164,140-26-0.62%
20154,166-16-0.38%
20144,182-33-0.78%
20134,215-44-1.03%
20124,259-53-1.23%
20114,312-6-0.14%
20104,318-3-0.07%
20004,573-43-0.93%
19904,616-371-7.44%
19804,987-22-0.44%
19705,009-33-0.65%
19605,042-278-5.23%
19505,320-434-7.54%
19405,7543897.25%
19305,3651903.67%
19205,1751,38136.4%
19103,794-195-4.89%
19003,98986727.77%
18903,1221454.87%
18802,97700%

Median Age

Overall: 38.6 years
Female: 43.7 years
Male: 34.5 years

Chariton Adults

There are 3,138 adults, (841 of whom are seniors) in Chariton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,064 (48.7%)
Male: 2,178 (51.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Chariton includes 91.25% White, 3.89% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,87191.25%
Other race1653.89%
Two or more races1162.73%
Asian651.53%
Black or African American250.59%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1653.89%
Two or more races491.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,87191.25%
Two or more races671.58%
Asian651.53%
Black or African American250.59%

Chariton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Chariton 's average per capita income is $32,354. Household income levels show a median of $46,979. The poverty rate stands at 17.15%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$75,417-
Families$62,000$71,179
Households$46,979$59,145
Non Families$27,302$37,919

$32,354

Average Income

$46,979

Median Household Income

17.15%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)