Chariton County's estimated 2026 population is 7,364 with a growth rate of -0.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chariton County is the 100th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 7,836 and has seen a growth of -6.02% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.7 years
Female: 46.4 years
Male: 42.9 years
There are 5,672 adults, (1,840 of whom are seniors) in Chariton County.
Female: 3,731 (50.5%)
Male: 3,659 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Chariton County includes 93.26% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,892 | 93.26% |
| Two or more races | 230 | 3.11% |
| Black or African American | 140 | 1.89% |
| Other race | 67 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 47 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.19% |
Chariton County's average per capita income is $42,110. Household income levels show a median of $71,520. The poverty rate stands at 8.78%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,715 | - |
| Families | $82,926 | $102,095 |
| Households | $71,520 | $85,681 |
| Non Families | $36,733 | $44,987 |
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