How many bedrooms do homes in Chariton, IA have?

Name: Bedrooms in Chariton, IA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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In Chariton, IA, 24.6% of homes are studios or one-bedrooms and 42.0% have three or more bedrooms (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

The most common size is 2 bedrooms, 33.4% of homes.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Studio or 1 bedroom: 24.6%
3 or more bedrooms: 42.0% (±7.5 points)
Most common: 2 bedrooms

Homes in Chariton by bedroom count

Housing units by bedrooms, 2020–2024
Bedrooms	Chariton	Lucas County	Iowa	United States
No bedroom (studio)	4.5% (±3.6 points)	3.2%	1.7%	2.9%
1 bedroom	20.1% (±4.2 points)	12.6%	9.2%	10.9%
2 bedrooms	33.4% (±6.2 points)	31.9%	27.0%	25.0%
3 bedrooms	30.5% (±5.6 points)	35.5%	37.3%	38.7%
4 bedrooms	8.5% (±4.4 points)	11.9%	18.6%	17.5%
5 or more bedrooms	3.0% (±2.2 points)	5.0%	6.1%	4.9%

In Chariton, the share of homes with three or more bedrooms is lower than in Lucas County (52.4%).

It is also lower than in Iowa (62.0%).

It is lower than the national figure (61.1%).

Homes with 3 or more bedrooms in places near Chariton

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Chariton
Place	Distance	Homes with 3 or more bedrooms	Compared with this place
Chariton	—	42.0% (±7.5 points)	—
Williamson	5.6 mi	36.9% (±28.5 points)	Not measurably different
Russell	6.2 mi	39.7% (±13.1 points)	Not measurably different
Lucas	8.0 mi	37.1% (±16.0 points)	Not measurably different
Derby	9.7 mi	78.0% (±45.2 points)	Not measurably different
Millerton	12 mi	81.8% (±70.3 points)	Not measurably different
Lacona	13 mi	68.0% (±18.6 points)	Higher
Melrose	14 mi	68.5% (±29.7 points)	Not measurably different
Humeston	15 mi	52.7% (±11.0 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lacona, IA (68.0%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes with 3 or more bedrooms across Lucas County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes with 3 or more bedrooms
1	Derby	78.0% (±45.2 points)
2	Chariton	42.0% (±7.5 points)
3	Russell	39.7% (±13.1 points)
4	Lucas	37.1% (±16.0 points)
5	Williamson	36.9% (±28.5 points)

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Chariton

What is the most common home size in Chariton?

The most common size is 2 bedrooms, 33.4% of homes in Chariton, IA.

How many studios and one-bedroom homes are in Chariton?

24.6% of homes in Chariton have one bedroom or none.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chariton city, Iowa

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DP04_0039PE, DP04_0039PM, DP04_0040PE, DP04_0040PM, DP04_0041PE, DP04_0041PM, DP04_0042PE, DP04_0042PM, DP04_0043PE, DP04_0043PM, DP04_0044PE, DP04_0044PM

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