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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 4,278. It is also the county seat of Lucas County. Chariton is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually but its population has increased by 2.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,186 in 2020.

4.3K
Total Population
1,135
Density (mi²)
-13 -0.3%
Growth

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)