Chariton County | |
|---|---|
 The Chariton County Courthouse in Keytesville | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Missouri | |
 Missouri's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 39°31′N 92°58′W / 39.52°N 92.96°W | |
| 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% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 7,408 |
| • Density | 9.7/sq mi (3.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
Chariton County is a county located in the north-central portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,408.[1] Its county seat is Keytesville.[2] The county was organized November 16, 1820, from part of Howard County and is named for the Chariton River.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.