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Income/capita NAT. AVG.
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Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$25,991$28,872$29,829
Median household income$48,316$54,570$55,322
Median income owner occupied$59,728$66,527$70,586
Median income renter occupied$21,783$30,828$35,192
Median earnings male$41,250$37,409$36,919
Median earnings female$25,687$25,115$26,250
Unemployment rate2.1%3.1%4.7%
Poverty level23.4%12.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Chariton is 13% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Chariton is 13% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Chariton is 55% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Chariton is 55% higher than the national average

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      $32,207 $48,316 $96,632
      City
      $36,376 $54,570 $109,140
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Chariton median earnings by income bracket

      Chariton employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry6.2%6.2%
      Manufacturing sector10.9%10.9%
      Financial & insurance services2.4%2.4%
      Wholesale & retail services48.9%48.9%
      Public administration1.1%1.1%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities10.3%10.3%
      Education, health & social services5.6%5.6%
      Other13.7%13.7%

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      Humeston, IA449$43,20721.9%
      Lucas, IA113$43,12522.0%
      Chariton, IA4,127$48,31612.7%

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      Chariton, IA4,127$48,31612.7%
      Source: The Chariton, IA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).