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Herculaneum

Missouri · 5,402 residents (2025 est.) · 4.158 sq mi
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Herculaneum is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,438. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $234,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,071
+81%since 2000
from 2,805 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,220 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 675 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,402 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Herculaneum
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,438
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,365 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,465
+96%since 2000
from $18,613 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+34.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.277
−41%since 2010
from 0.467 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,300
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,690
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $582 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
9.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.8%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.2%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+17%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,699)
Black2.6%(73)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(18)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(229)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(3,925)
Black7.2%(365)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(196)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other11.3%(572)
Diversity Score47.7%(2,418)
Diversity Score
48
+483%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.7%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 12.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2017
from 80.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Herculaneum, Missouri?

Herculaneum, Missouri has about 5,071 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Herculaneum, Missouri?

The typical household in Herculaneum, Missouri earns about $93,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Herculaneum, Missouri expensive?

In Herculaneum, Missouri, the median home is worth about $234,300, and the typical rent is about $1,690 a month.

How educated are people in Herculaneum, Missouri?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Herculaneum, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Herculaneum, Missouri?

About 5.6% of people in Herculaneum, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Herculaneum, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Herculaneum, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,706 residents, a change of about 114 percent over that period.

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

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