Chariton
City in Lucas County, Iowa
Chariton is a city in Lucas County, Iowa, with 4,193 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,027 ft (313 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Williamson, 5.6 miles NE.
- 4,193residents (2020 Census)
- 1,027 ftelevation · 313 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.8 km²
- 1,113 / sq mipopulation density
- 50049ZIP code
About Chariton
Chariton ( SHAIR-it-ən) is a city in and the county seat of Lucas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,193 at the 2020 census. Chariton is the primary distribution center for and the former corporate headquarters of the Hy-Vee supermarket chain.
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Living in Chariton
- Median household income
- $46,979
- Median home value
- $81,900
- Median rent
- $689/mo
- Median age
- 38.6
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Chariton had 4,193 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,193 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,113 per sq mi (430 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chariton at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lucas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,193 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.77 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0174° N, 93.3096° W |
| ZIP code | 50049 |
| Official website | chariton.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1912720 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chariton
- Williamson5.6 mi NE
- Russell6.2 mi SE
- Lucas8.0 mi W
- Derby9.7 mi SW
- Millerton11.6 mi S
- Lacona12.6 mi N
- Melrose13.8 mi E
- Humeston14.6 mi SW
- Melcher-Dallas14.9 mi N
- Woodburn15.0 mi W
- Le Roy17.6 mi SW
- Corydon17.9 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Chariton
What county is Chariton in?
Chariton is in Lucas County, Iowa.
What is the population of Chariton, IA?
4,193 people lived in Chariton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chariton, IA?
The ZIP code of Chariton is 50049.
What is the elevation of Chariton?
1,027 feet (313 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chariton?
Williamson (5.6 mi), Russell (6.2 mi), Lucas (8.0 mi), Derby (9.7 mi), Millerton (11.6 mi).
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