Demographics & People — Chariton, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,235 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,300 |
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| Median Age | 38.6 |
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| Total Households | 1,825 |
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| Family Households | 1,044 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0977 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,000 |
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| Black or African American | 17 |
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| Asian | 64 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 133 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,185 |
| German | 857 |
| English | 695 |
| Other groups | 632 |
| Irish | 584 |
| American | 414 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 160 |
| European | 132 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 123 |
| Swedish | 113 |
Language
| English Only | 3,802 |
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| Spanish | 82 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,948 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 260 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,177 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Chariton, Iowa.
