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Hannibal Micro

Hannibal, MO · 2 counties · 38,969 residents (2025 est.) · 906.709 sq mi
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Hannibal has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,569. Population has held roughly steady 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 $163,663.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,885
+3%since 2000
from 37,915 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+10%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:38,969 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
36K37K38K38K39K1990201020202024Hannibal
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,569
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,490
+81%since 2000
from $16,835 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
−2%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,663
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,882 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$792
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+26%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(35,629)
Black3.7%(1,409)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(294)
Asian0.2%(85)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(4,351)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(35,008)
Black3.5%(1,379)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(710)
Asian0.6%(245)
Other4%(1,543)
Diversity Score23.3%(9,054)
Segregation Score21.9%(8,509)
Diversity Score
23
+103%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
−13%since 2020
from 25 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% 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
6.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.9%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2017
from 73.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

HannibalCENTRAL16,804
What's inside

2 component counties

Marion CountyCENTRAL28,525Ralls County10,444
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hannibal, MO?

Hannibal, MO has about 38,885 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hannibal, MO?

The typical household in Hannibal, MO earns about $63,569 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hannibal, MO expensive?

In Hannibal, MO, the median home is worth about $163,663, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in Hannibal, MO?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hannibal, MO hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hannibal, MO?

About 13.5% of people in Hannibal, MO live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hannibal, MO grown since 1990?

Yes, Hannibal, MO has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,727 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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