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Chariton, Iowa, in Lucas county, is 43 miles S of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 138 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 4,573.
In Chariton, about 55% of adults are married. Lots of people in Chariton live independently, in one-person housing.
People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.
In 2000, Chariton had a median family income of $37,935.
Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Chariton, 72% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in Chariton rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank.
In Chariton, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Chariton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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| Senior Citizens |  |  |
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work |  | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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