Chariton, Missouri

Chariton: unincorporated community in Missouri

About

Chariton is a city located in the county of Macon in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 246. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 198 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Chariton

Population 198 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Missouri (United States)
County Macon County
Latitude & Longitude 39.6481,-92.5232
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 05:47:53 (17th April 2026)
Population growth -24.24% (2010-2020)
Weather 62℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather

Geography

Chariton is located at 39°38'53"N 92°31'24"W (39.6480900, -92.5232400).

Chariton map

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Weather

62°F
Mostly Cloudy
10 mph S Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Chariton decreased by 24.24% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 246 - census
2011 244 -0.82% estimation process
2012 241 -1.24% estimation process
2013 240 -0.42% estimation process
2014 242 0.83% estimation process
2015 239 -1.26% estimation process
2016 237 -0.84% estimation process
2017 235 -0.85% estimation process
2018 235 0% estimation process
2019 234 -0.43% estimation process
2020 198 -18.18% estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Chariton, MO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
178448 Moberly Area Community College Moberly (MO) 65270-1304

Nearby Transit Stations (2)

Rail and bus stations connected to Chariton, MO. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
LAP La Plata 535 N. Owensby St. RAIL
QCY Quincy North 30th St. and Wisman Lane RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Chariton.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Excell Post Office Excello (MO) 65247

Other places with the same name (1)

  • Chariton, Iowa city in Lucas County, Iowa with a population of 4,103 people.

Other cities in Macon County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Macon County , MO.

City Name Population Title
Macon 5,341 City in Missouri, United States of America
La Plata 1,303 City in Macon County, Missouri
Walnut 782 Unincorporated community in Missouri
Bevier 688 Township in Missouri
Atlanta 384 City in Macon County, Missouri, United States
Callao 289 City in Macon County, Missouri, United States of America
New Cambria 189 City in Macon County, Missouri, United States
Elmer 77 City in Macon County, Missouri, United States
Ethel 60 City in Missouri, USA