Chariton County, Missouri Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Chariton County, Missouri
Chariton County, Missouri Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
7,390
Median Age
44.7
Male Median
42.9
Female Median
46.4
Chariton County, Missouri Population Growth

Chariton County, Missouri Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -6.1%%.
-6.1%% Growth
Chariton County, Missouri Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Chariton County, Missouri Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.7 | 7,390 |
| 2023 | 45.2 | 7,406 |
| 2022 | 45.7 | 7,417 |
| 2021 | 45.7 | 7,432 |
| 2020 | 46.2 | 7,449 |
| 2019 | 45.7 | 7,483 |
| 2018 | 45.5 | 7,546 |
| 2017 | 45.7 | 7,586 |
| 2016 | 45.4 | 7,615 |
| 2015 | 45.5 | 7,650 |
| 2014 | 45.6 | 7,727 |
| 2013 | 45.7 | 7,730 |
| 2012 | 45.3 | 7,759 |
| 2011 | 45.2 | 7,814 |
| 2010 | 45.1 | 7,871 |
Chariton County, Missouri Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.5% |
| 5–17 | 16.7% |
| 18–24 | 7.1% |
| 25–34 | 9.8% |
| 35–54 | 20.6% |
| 55–64 | 14.4% |
| 65+ | 24.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Chariton County, Missouri
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 92.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 44.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 48.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Chariton County, Missouri
The median age in Chariton County, Missouri is 44.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Chariton County, Missouri is 7,390.
In Chariton County, Missouri, seniors (ages 65+) make up 24.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Chariton County, Missouri has remained stable.