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.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (93.4%)
Two or more races (2.8%)
Black or African American (2.7%)
Other race (1.0%)
Native American (0.2%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,914 | 93.36% |
| Two or more races | 208 | 2.81% |
| Black or African American | 199 | 2.69% |
| Other race | 73 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.16% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,774 | - |
| Families | $75,912 | $92,121 |
| Households | $63,307 | $76,981 |
| Non Families | $34,023 | $41,912 |
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