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Hannibal

Missouri · 17,108 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 $46,504. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,108
−4%since 2000
from 17,757 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,069 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+8%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K17K18K18K1990201020202024Hannibal
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,504
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,892 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,110
+43%since 2000
from $16,902 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,800
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
41.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+29%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(14,364)
Black7%(1,203)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(401)
Asian0.7%(126)
Other3.4%(576)
Diversity Score31.3%(5,357)
Diversity Score
31
+64%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hannibal, Missouri?

Hannibal, Missouri has about 17,108 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hannibal, Missouri?

The typical household in Hannibal, Missouri earns about $46,504 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 $113,800, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Hannibal, Missouri?

About 23.2% 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 19.1% 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 843 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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