Population 7,390 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Chariton County
Household size in Chariton County
| Period | Chariton County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.28 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.68 people per household, Chariton County sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Missouri overall, where it has 2.49 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.40, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Chariton County
| Period | Chariton County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.9 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.3 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.2 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Chariton County skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Chariton County is older than the great majority of Missouri counties.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Chariton County
| Period | Chariton County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Chariton County: 6.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Chariton County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Missouri counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Chariton County
Renters in Chariton County
| Period | Chariton County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Chariton County is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly six in ten owners (57.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Chariton County
| Period | Chariton County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.5% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 34.3% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.5% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 27.5% of the housing in Chariton County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Chariton County
| Period | Chariton County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
Chariton County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Chariton County
| Period | Chariton County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $397 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $515 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $504 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $600 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$203 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Chariton County costs $600 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $203 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 22.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Chariton County
Bachelor's degrees in Chariton County
| Period | Chariton County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Chariton County: 22.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Compared with other Missouri counties, though, Chariton County has a higher share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Chariton County
| Period | Chariton County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.9% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.3% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Chariton County is a bit above the national rate: 92.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Missouri. The share with a diploma has risen 6.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Chariton County
| Period | Chariton County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Chariton County runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Chariton County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chariton County | 2.68 | 45.2 | 6.7% | 16.5% | 27.5% | 1968 | $600 | 22.7% | 92.3% | 3.6% |
| Randolph County | 2.51 | 39.5 | 12.9% | 28.6% | 14.8% | 1973 | $791 | 17.9% | 89.7% | 4.6% |
| Carroll County | 2.38 | 43.6 | 11.6% | 28.1% | 21.2% | 1962 | $752 | 20.3% | 90.1% | 4.8% |
| Monroe County | 2.55 | 45.5 | 7.4% | 25.7% | 21.1% | 1976 | $682 | 17.5% | 91.1% | 1.7% |
| Ray County | 2.57 | 42.3 | 10.8% | 22.7% | 8.8% | 1973 | $867 | 16.3% | 90.0% | 3.8% |
| Ralls County | 2.65 | 46.5 | 5.8% | 14.5% | 16.9% | 1981 | $731 | 17.2% | 91.6% | 4.5% |
| Pike County | 2.56 | 39.4 | 14.5% | 26.7% | 15.3% | 1972 | $786 | 17.5% | 87.8% | 3.8% |
| Atchison County | 2.65 | 37.5 | 12.7% | 28.1% | 17.4% | 1965 | $874 | 23.5% | 95.0% | 4.2% |
| Greene County | 2.62 | 43.5 | 10.1% | 21.8% | 22.8% | 1958 | $797 | 18.4% | 91.4% | 4.9% |
| Jackson County | 2.67 | 42.3 | 5.2% | 22.9% | 11.7% | 1975 | $865 | 22.7% | 93.5% | 1.6% |
| Christian County | 2.43 | 43.8 | 8.2% | 24.8% | 10.6% | 1959 | $807 | 16.7% | 90.4% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Chariton County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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