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Kirksville

Missouri · 17,505 residents · 14.386 sq mi
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Kirksville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,865. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $89,200. At a median age of 23.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 32.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 23.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% 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
17,505
+3%since 2000
from 16,988 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,217 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
23.8
+2%since 2000
from 23.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K17K17K18K1990201020202024Kirksville
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,865
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,836 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,209
+6%since 2000
from $14,388 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$499
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.6%
−21.4 ptssince 2000
from 48.0% in 2000
54.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+9%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(15,887)
Black1.7%(286)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(262)
Asian1.9%(328)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(2,142)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(15,878)
Black2.1%(374)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(473)
Asian2.4%(413)
Other1.3%(235)
Diversity Score20.3%(3,562)
Diversity Score
20
+61%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.2 min
+3%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.5%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kirksville, Missouri?

Kirksville, Missouri has about 17,505 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kirksville, Missouri?

The typical household in Kirksville, Missouri earns about $26,865 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kirksville, Missouri expensive?

In Kirksville, Missouri, the median home is worth about $89,200, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Kirksville, Missouri?

About 28.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kirksville, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kirksville, Missouri?

About 32.8% of people in Kirksville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kirksville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Kirksville, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 353 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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