Chariton County, Missouri facts for kids
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Chariton County
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The Chariton County Courthouse in Keytesville
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Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | November 16, 1820 |
| Named for | The Chariton River |
| Seat | Keytesville |
| Largest city | Salisbury |
| Area | |
| • Total | 767 sq mi (1,990 km2) |
| • Land | 751 sq mi (1,950 km2) |
| • Water | 16 sq mi (40 km2) 2.0% |
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| • Total | 7,408 |
| • Density | 9.658/sq mi (3.7291/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
Chariton County is a county in the north-central part of Missouri, a state in the United States. In 2020, about 7,408 people lived there. The main town, or county seat, is Keytesville.
The county was created on November 16, 1820. It was formed from a part of Howard County. Chariton County is named after the Chariton River.
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History of Chariton County
People from the southern states, like Kentucky and Tennessee, first settled Chariton County. They brought their farming traditions with them. They started growing crops like hemp and tobacco.
Chariton County was part of an area called Little Dixie. This region was known for its strong ties to Southern culture. During the American Civil War, many people in Chariton County supported the Confederate side.
Geography and Nature
Chariton County covers about 767 square miles. Most of this area, 751 square miles, is land. The remaining 16 square miles (2%) is water.
Neighboring Counties
Chariton County shares borders with several other counties:
- Linn County (north)
- Macon County (northeast)
- Randolph County (east)
- Howard County (southeast)
- Saline County (southwest)
- Carroll County (west)
- Livingston County (northwest)
Main Roads
These are the major highways that run through Chariton County:
U.S. Route 24
Route 5
Route 11
Route 129
Route 139
Protected Natural Areas
The Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge is located in Chariton County. This area helps protect wildlife and their habitats.
People and Population
In 2020, Chariton County had a population of 7,408 people.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 1,780 | — | |
| 1840 | 4,746 | 166.6% | |
| 1850 | 7,514 | 58.3% | |
| 1860 | 12,562 | 67.2% | |
| 1870 | 19,136 | 52.3% | |
| 1880 | 25,224 | 31.8% | |
| 1890 | 26,254 | 4.1% | |
| 1900 | 26,826 | 2.2% | |
| 1910 | 23,503 | −12.4% | |
| 1920 | 21,769 | −7.4% | |
| 1930 | 19,588 | −10.0% | |
| 1940 | 18,084 | −7.7% | |
| 1950 | 14,944 | −17.4% | |
| 1960 | 12,720 | −14.9% | |
| 1970 | 11,084 | −12.9% | |
| 1980 | 10,489 | −5.4% | |
| 1990 | 9,202 | −12.3% | |
| 2000 | 8,438 | −8.3% | |
| 2010 | 7,831 | −7.2% | |
| 2020 | 7,408 | −5.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2015 |
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Who Lives in Chariton County?
Based on the 2020 census, the population of Chariton County is mostly White. There are also people who identify as Black, Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, or from two or more races. A small percentage of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 6,925 | 93.5% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 144 | 2% |
| Native American (not Hispanic) | 15 | 0.2% |
| Asian (not Hispanic) | 3 | 0.04% |
| Pacific Islander (not Hispanic) | 3 | 0.04% |
| Other/Mixed (not Hispanic) | 217 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 101 | 1.36% |
Education and Learning
Chariton County has several public and private schools. There are also public libraries for everyone to use.
Public Schools
Here are some of the school districts in the county:
- Brookfield R-III School District
- Brunswick R-II School District – Brunswick
- Brunswick Elementary School (Grades PK-6)
- Brunswick High School (Grades 7-12)
- Glasgow School District
- Keytesville R-III School District – Keytesville
- Keytesville Elementary School (Grades PK-6)
- Keytesville High School (Grades 7-12)
- Marceline R-V School District
- Northwestern R-I School District – Mendon
- Northwestern Elementary School (Grades PK-6)
- Northwestern High School (Grades 7-12)
- Salisbury R-IV School District – Salisbury
- Salisbury Elementary School (Grades K-6)
- Salisbury High School (Grades 7-12)
Private Schools
- St. Joseph School – Salisbury (Grades K-9) – This is a Roman Catholic school.
Public Libraries
You can find books and more at these libraries:
- Brunswick Area Library
- Dulany Memorial Library
- Keytesville Public Library
Towns and Communities
Chariton County has several cities, towns, and smaller communities.
Cities and Towns
Smaller Communities
Famous People from Chariton County
Many notable people have connections to Chariton County:
- Jane Hadley Barkley—She was the second lady of the U.S., married to Vice President Alben Barkley. (From Keytesville)
- Walt Disney—A famous film producer and animator. (From Marceline)
- John Donaldson – A talented Negro league baseball pitcher. (From Glasgow)
- J. William Fulbright—A longtime U.S. Senator and the person behind the Fulbright Scholarship. (From Sumner)
- Cal Hubbard – A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and a former Major League Baseball umpire. (From Keytesville)
- Vern Kennedy—A former Major League Baseball pitcher. (From Mendon)
- Darold Knowles—A former MLB relief pitcher. He was the first pitcher to play in all seven games of a World Series. (From Brunswick)
- Wayne E. Meyer—A U.S. Navy admiral, known as the "Father of the Aegis weapons system." (From Brunswick)
- Floyd B. Parks – A U.S. Marine aviator who received the Navy Cross for his bravery during the Battle of Midway. (From Salisbury)
- Sterling Price – The 11th Governor of Missouri and a Confederate General during the Civil War. (From Keytesville)
- Sol Smith Russell—A comic stage actor from the late 1800s. (From Brunswick)
- Wilbur Sweatman – A composer and performer of Ragtime and Dixieland jazz. (From Brunswick)
- Maxwell D. Taylor – A U.S. Army general and diplomat. (From Keytesville)
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Chariton para niños
