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Hannibal Micro

Hannibal, MO · 2 counties · 38,948 residents · 906.709 sq mi
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Hannibal has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,991. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $95,272.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
38,948
+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: 261
Median age
40.1
+7%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K37K38K38K39K1990201020202024Hannibal
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,991
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,211
+26%since 2000
from $16,835 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,272
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,882 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$526
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+11%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(36,030)
Black3.9%(1,507)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(489)
Asian0.4%(172)
Other2.1%(800)
Diversity Score18%(7,027)
Diversity Score
18
+57%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% 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
7.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 38,948 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hannibal, MO?

The typical household in Hannibal, MO earns about $41,991 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 $95,272, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in Hannibal, MO?

About 16.7% 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 14.3% 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 2,790 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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