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Chariton city, IA

ZIP 50049 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 50049

50049 has a population of 6,425 with a median age of 40.9 yrs (51.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
96.0%+56% vs US avg
x
Black
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.0%-83% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.1%-89% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.1%+5% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.5%-9% vs US avg
x
65+
20.5%+26% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.8%-39% vs US avg
x
High school
48.9%+87% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.5%-1% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
56.6%+18% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.8%-21% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.7%-35% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.9%
x
Diversity Index
8/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
17.5%+52% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
4.5%-67% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.9%+19% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.9%-2% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
34.2%+490% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 50049

Poverty Rate
17.5%+52% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
4.5%-67% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.9%-2% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.9%+19% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.2%+15% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.9%-7% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
34.2%+490% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population6,425
Median age40.9
Poverty rate17.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White96.0%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.3%
Asian1.0%
Foreign-born4.5%