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Hannibal

Missouri · 17,916 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 $35,628. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,916
+1%since 2000
from 17,757 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,120 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+3%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K17K18K18K1990201020202024Hannibal
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,628
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,892 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,493
+15%since 2000
from $16,902 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$523
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.0%
−29.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
39.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+18%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(15,978)
Black6.5%(1,163)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(200)
Asian0.4%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.1%(3,386)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(15,743)
Black7%(1,249)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(324)
Asian0.6%(115)
Other3%(538)
Diversity Score28.3%(5,068)
Diversity Score
28
+48%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.6%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hannibal, Missouri?

Hannibal, Missouri has about 17,916 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hannibal, Missouri?

The typical household in Hannibal, Missouri earns about $35,628 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 $79,300, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Hannibal, Missouri?

About 15.5% 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 20.0% 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 35 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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