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Hannibal

Missouri · 17,757 residents · 16.002 sq mi
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Hannibal has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,892. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $56,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,757
−1%since 1990
from 17,951 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,110 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,122 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.1
+3%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K17K18K18K1990201020202024Hannibal
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,892
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,095 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,902
+68%since 1990
from $10,050 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.1%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$367
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $249 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.0% in 1990
33.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+18%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(16,599)
Black6.5%(1,166)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(109)
Asian0.4%(76)
Diversity Score18.9%(3,388)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(15,978)
Black6.5%(1,163)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(200)
Asian0.4%(63)
Diversity Score19.1%(3,386)
Diversity Score
19
+1%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.0%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.7 min
−27%since 1990
from 14.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hannibal, Missouri?

Hannibal, Missouri has about 17,757 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hannibal, Missouri?

The typical household in Hannibal, Missouri earns about $29,892 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hannibal, Missouri expensive?

In Hannibal, Missouri, the median home is worth about $56,500, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Hannibal, Missouri?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hannibal, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hannibal, Missouri?

About 14.1% of people in Hannibal, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hannibal, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Hannibal, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 194 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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