Chariton County, MO Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Chariton County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,397 | 6,177,646 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9.7 | 88.7 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.40% | 0.26% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 45.5 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,655 | 2,484,450 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Chariton County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Chariton County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,093 | $69,051 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.86% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Chariton County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $274,358 | $136,017 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $540 | $995 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.9% | 67.9% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 06:30 AM – 06:59 AM .
| Metric | Chariton County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 20.9 | 21.0 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Chariton County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Chariton County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.5% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | 2.42 | 2.54 |
Health
Chariton County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Chariton County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.5% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.3% | 22.8% | 19.0% |