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Kirksville Micro

Kirksville, MO · 2 counties · 30,038 residents · 874.629 sq mi
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Kirksville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,203. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $91,619. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% 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
30,038
+3%since 2000
from 29,147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.2
+2%since 2000
from 29.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K29K29K30K30K1990201020202024Kirksville
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,203
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,778 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,292
+11%since 2000
from $15,536 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,619
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,367 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$492
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.0%
−28.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
38.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+12%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(27,824)
Black1%(293)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(342)
Asian1.2%(354)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(2,444)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(28,104)
Black1.3%(393)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(552)
Asian1.5%(463)
Other1.8%(544)
Diversity Score15.6%(4,679)
Diversity Score
16
+86%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.9%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

KirksvilleCENTRAL17,863
What's inside

2 component counties

Adair CountyCENTRAL25,684Schuyler County4,140
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kirksville, MO?

Kirksville, MO has about 30,038 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kirksville, MO?

The typical household in Kirksville, MO earns about $31,203 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kirksville, MO expensive?

In Kirksville, MO, the median home is worth about $91,619, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Kirksville, MO?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Kirksville, MO hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kirksville, MO?

About 25.2% of people in Kirksville, MO live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kirksville, MO grown since 1990?

Yes, Kirksville, MO has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,225 residents, a change of about 4 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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