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Herculaneum

Missouri · 3,468 residents · 4.158 sq mi
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Herculaneum has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,841. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $152,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,468
+24%since 2000
from 2,805 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
834 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 675 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
−7%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Herculaneum
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,841
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,365 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,610
+32%since 2000
from $18,613 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$815
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $582 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+45%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(3,290)
Black1.8%(61)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(31)
Asian1.1%(37)
Other1.5%(54)
Diversity Score12.7%(441)
Diversity Score
13
+55%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+24%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
11.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.8%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Herculaneum, Missouri?

Herculaneum, Missouri has about 3,468 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Herculaneum, Missouri?

The typical household in Herculaneum, Missouri earns about $48,841 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 $152,000, and the typical rent is about $815 a month.

How educated are people in Herculaneum, Missouri?

About 14.0% 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 20.2% 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 1,103 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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