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Hannibal Micro

Hannibal, MO · 2 counties · 38,880 residents · 906.709 sq mi
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Hannibal has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,255. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,518.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,880
+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: 280
Median age
41.5
+10%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K37K38K38K39K1990201020202024Hannibal
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,255
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,029
+55%since 2000
from $16,835 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,518
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,882 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+17%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(34,643)
Black3.8%(1,477)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(612)
Asian0.5%(182)
Other3.2%(1,240)
Diversity Score21.6%(8,395)
Segregation Score25.1%(9,753)
Diversity Score
22
+88%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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 38,880 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hannibal, MO?

The typical household in Hannibal, MO earns about $54,255 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 $130,518, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Hannibal, MO?

About 22.3% 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 16.3% 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 2,722 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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