Chariton County, Missouri Demographics 2026
Chariton County, Missouri has a population of 7,406, the 100th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $63,307 and the median home value is $118,900. The poverty rate is 11.9%.
Chariton County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 39 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Chariton County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 1,629 | $53,144 | 18.8% | $90,900 |
| Brunswick | 919 | $43,542 | 20.8% | $79,300 |
| Keytesville | 394 | $37,292 | 11.0% | $60,000 |
| Mendon | 204 | $55,625 | 4.9% | N/A |
| Prairie Hill | 153 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Sumner | 69 | $48,750 | 4.3% | $82,500 |
| Rothville | 68 | $31,250 | 5.9% | $37,500 |
| Dalton | 33 | N/A | 60.6% | $73,300 |
| Triplett | 27 | N/A | 7.4% | $77,500 |
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Population Overview
Chariton County is located in Missouri with a total population of 7,406. It is the 100th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Chariton County is 45.2 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. 11.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Chariton County is $63,307. This is 8% lower than the state median of $68,920. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $118,900. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Chariton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Chariton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.6%. The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.
Education
19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Chariton County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Missouri and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Chariton County, Missouri?
Chariton County has a population of 7,406, making it the 100th most populous county in Missouri.
What is the median income in Chariton County?
The median household income in Chariton County is $63,307 with a poverty rate of 11.9%.
How many cities are in Chariton County, Missouri?
Chariton County contains 9 Census-designated places.