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Chariton, Iowa - Basic Facts

The City of Chariton had a population of 4,049 as of July 1, 2023. Chariton ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Iowa. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Chariton is located at latitude 41.0139 and longitude -93.3066 in Lucas County. The formal boundaries for the City of Chariton encompass a land area of 3.82 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Lucas County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).

The City of Chariton has a C2 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place legally coextensive with a county subdivision but treated as independent of any county subdivision. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

The City of Chariton is located within , a minor civil division (MCD) of Lucas County.


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Chariton, IA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2023)

POPULATION

Total Population 4,049 (100%)
Population in Households 3,998 (98.7%)
Population in Families 3,089 (76.3%)
Population in Group Quarters1 51 ( 1.3%)
Population Density 1,075
Diversity Index2 21
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $54,897
Average Household Income $69,085
% of Income for Mortgage4 10%
Per Capita Income $31,069
Wealth Index5 51
Socioeconomic Status Index6 Moderate (49.5)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 2,079 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 1,253 (60.3%)
Renter Occupied HU 567 (27.3%)
Vacant Housing Units 259 (12.5%)
Median Home Value $93,977
Average Home Value $112,530
Housing Affordability Index3 203
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 1,820
Average Household Size 2.20
Family Households 1,043
Average Family Size 3.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

2020-2023 2023-2028
Population -1.07% -0.29%
Households -0.24% -0.06%
Families   -0.21%
Median Household Income   1.61%
Per Capita Income   2.51%
Owner Occupied HU   0.21%

Chariton, IA - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Chariton to the other 1,027 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Iowa by rank and percentile using July 1, 2023 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 101 90th
Population Density # 236 77th
Median Household Income # 873 15th
Housing Affordability Index # 874 85th
Per Capita Income # 872 15th
Diversity Index # 288 72nd

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