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Herculaneum

Missouri · 4,672 residents · 4.158 sq mi
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Herculaneum has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,773. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,672
+67%since 2000
from 2,805 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,124 / sq mi
+67%since 2000
from 675 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
−6%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Herculaneum
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,773
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,365 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,036
+45%since 2000
from $18,613 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,541
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $582 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(4,211)
Black1.5%(72)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(96)
Asian1%(45)
Other7.4%(348)
Diversity Score26.9%(1,257)
Diversity Score
27
+229%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+26%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Herculaneum, Missouri?

Herculaneum, Missouri has about 4,672 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Herculaneum, Missouri?

The typical household in Herculaneum, Missouri earns about $66,773 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 $172,900, and the typical rent is about $1,541 a month.

How educated are people in Herculaneum, Missouri?

About 19.3% 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 12.0% 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 2,307 residents, a change of about 98 percent over that period.

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