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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Hannibal Micro

Hannibal, MO · 2 counties · 37,915 residents · 906.709 sq mi
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The short version

Hannibal has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,125. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $67,882.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,915
+5%since 1990
from 36,158 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
42 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 40 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.7
+7%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K37K38K38K39K1990201020202024Hannibal
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,125
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,572 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,835
+65%since 1990
from $10,214 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.2%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,882
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,050 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$369
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $259 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
26.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+23%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(34,500)
Black3.9%(1,421)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(163)
Asian0.2%(90)
Diversity Score12%(4,347)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(35,629)
Black3.7%(1,409)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(294)
Asian0.2%(85)
Diversity Score11.5%(4,351)
Diversity Score
11
−5%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.2%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
−38%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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 37,915 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hannibal, MO?

The typical household in Hannibal, MO earns about $33,125 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 $67,882, and the typical rent is about $369 a month.

How educated are people in Hannibal, MO?

About 14.8% 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 11.2% 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 1,757 residents, a change of about 5 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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