Chariton, Iowa
Chariton: City in Lucas County, Iowa
About
Chariton is a city located in the county of Lucas in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,321 and a population density of 437 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,103 inhabitants.
The city was created 175 years ago in 1849.
Quick Facts about Chariton
| Population : | 4,103 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Lucas County |
| Postal code : | 50049 |
| Area : | 9.88 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,027 feet / 313 meters |
| Capital city : | Chariton is capital of Lucas County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1850 (175 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 08:16:38 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 415 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.31% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chariton is located at 41°0'50"N 93°18'24"W (41.0138900, -93.3066000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chariton decreased by 5.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,321 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,312 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,259 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,215 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,182 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,168 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,134 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,122 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,152 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,141 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,103 | -0.93% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,224 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,939 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,773 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,940 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 10.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 35.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.5% |
| White only, percent : | 37.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 58.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 35.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 315 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.4% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 2,446 |
Chariton zip code is 50049.
County name: Lucas, County
fips: 19117
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 2,446 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $79,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,008 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $423 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $611 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 6 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,176 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.28 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 67.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,510 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 32,647 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 73,014 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,401 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $51,034 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,141 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 24.9% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 130 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,571 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 88,526 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -8.1% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 293 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 221 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 136 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 57 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 65 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 138 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 186 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 17.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 393.58 |
Other Places in Chariton
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People born in Chariton (10)
People born in Chariton, including composer Mortimer Wilson, archaeologist Gordon Willey, football player Paul Engebretsen, .
List
- Paul McKinley (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1947
- Raymond Jonson (American painter (1891-1982)) he was born in 18/07/1891
- Theodore M. Stuart (American football player and coach, attorney (1883-1946)) he was born in 24/06/1883
- William Robert Collinson (United States federal judge) he was born in 26/08/1912
- Robert Burt Goodkin (American businessman) he was born in 23/06/1914
- Robert D. Garton (American politician) he was born in 18/08/1933
- Marvin Lewellyn (American football coach) he was born in 11/02/1919
Schools in Chariton
College & universities near Chariton, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154350 | Simpson College | Indianola (IA) | 50125 |
| 153108 | Central College | Pella (IA) | 50219 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Chariton, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Chariton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chariton Post Office | Chariton (IA) | 50049 |
| Williamson Post Office | Williamson (IA) | 50272 |
| Russell Post Office | Russell (IA) | 50238 |
| Derby Post Office | Derby (IA) | 50068 |
| Luca Post Office | Lucas (IA) | 50151 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Chariton , Missouri unincorporated community in Missouri with a population of 198 people.
Other cities in Lucas County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lucas County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Russell | 531 | City in the U. |
| Lucas | 207 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Derby | 111 | City in Lucas County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Chariton distances to largest Iowa cities
