Chariton County, Missouri
Chariton County: County in Missouri, United States
About
Chariton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,831 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,360 inhabitants. Its county seat is Keytesville. The county was created 204 years ago in 1820.
Quick Facts about Chariton County
| Population : | 7,360 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| Area : | 1990 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98% |
| Named for : | Chariton River |
| Altitude : | 650 feet / 198 meters |
| Capital : | Keytesville |
| Establishment : | November 11, 1820 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 20:47:08 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chariton County is located at 39°30'54"N 92°57'45"W (39.5150800, -92.9626200). It has 7 neighbors: Carroll County, Howard County, Linn County, Livingston County, Macon County, Randolph County and Saline County.
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The largest city of Chariton County is Salisbury with a population of 1,510. Other cities include, Brunswick population 801, Keytesville population 421, Musselfork population 331 and Cunningham population 203. See all Chariton County cities & populated places.
Chariton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chariton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 1,510 | City in Chariton County, Missouri, USA |
| Brunswick | 801 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Keytesville | 421 | City in Chariton County, Missouri, United States |
| Musselfork | 331 | Unincorporated community in Missouri |
| Cunningham | 203 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Mendon | 160 | Town in Missouri |
| Rockford | 95 | Unincorporated community in Missouri |
| Sumner | 95 | Human settlement in Chariton County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Rothville | 89 | Human settlement in Chariton County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Triplett | 37 | City in Missouri |
| Dalton | 16 | Village in Chariton County, Missouri, United States |
Chariton County has 7 neighbours.
- Carroll County county in Missouri, United States
- Howard County county in Missouri, United States
- Linn County county in Missouri, United States
- Livingston County county in Missouri, United States
- Macon County county in Missouri, United States
- Randolph County county in Missouri, United States
- Saline County county in Missouri, United States
- Keytesville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chariton County decreased by 6.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,831 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,738 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,673 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,634 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,670 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,576 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,501 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,457 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,457 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,426 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,360 | -0.9% | estimation process |
People born in Chariton County (2)
People born in Chariton County, including politician Benjamin Franklin Burch, Missouri politician Roy McKittrick, .
List
Missouri Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis County | 994,020 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Jackson County | 705,925 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Kansas City | 495,327 | The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area. |
| Saint Charles County | 406,204 | County in Missouri, United States |
| St. Louis | 315,685 | The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St. |
| Greene County | 294,997 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Clay County | 253,463 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Jefferson County | 226,543 | County in Missouri, United States |
| Boone County | 182,991 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Columbia | 124,769 | The most populous city in the state of Missouri. |
| Jasper County | 121,648 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Independence | 116,774 | A city in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| East Independence | 110,675 | A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| Cass County | 106,806 | County in Missouri, United States |
| Platte County | 106,532 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Franklin County | 104,469 | County in Missouri, United States |
