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Chariton County

State:
Missouri
County Seat:
Keytesville

Chariton County's estimated 2025 population is 7,407 with a growth rate of 0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chariton County is the 99th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 7,836 and has seen a growth of -5.47% since that time.

7,407
Total Population
10
Population Density (mi²)
99
Population Rank (State)
4 0.05%
Annual Population Growth

Chariton County Population

Chariton County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Chariton County includes 93.36% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White6,91493.36%
Two or more races2082.81%
Black or African American1992.69%
Other race730.99%
Native American120.16%

Chariton County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Chariton County's average per capita income is $38,155. Household income levels show a median of $63,307. The poverty rate stands at 11.87%.

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$78,774-
Families$75,912$92,121
Households$63,307$76,981
Non Families$34,023$41,912

$38,155

Average Income

$63,307

Median Household Income

11.87%

Poverty Rate