Kirksville, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
17,493
Population
1,216/sq mi density
$48,063
Median Income
$33,895 per capita
$145,300
Home Value
$155,518 Zillow
$787
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
424
Violent Crime/100K
1,986 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,063 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,300 home value, $787/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
424 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
17,493
Census 2023
Population Density
1,216
per square mile
Land Area
14.4
square miles (37.3 km²)
Median Age
25.1 yrs
35% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
86.1%
Black
6%
Hispanic
2.8%
Asian
2.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6.7% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
93.1%
Spanish
6.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.9%
Veterans
3.7%
38% below US avg (6%)
Disability
11.8%
9% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.4%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.6%
12% below US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 17,493 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,216 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 14.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 25.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.0% |
| Female | 52.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.8% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
Language
| English Only | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 6.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.9% |
| Veterans | 3.7% |
| Disability | 11.8% |
| Health Insurance | 92.4% |
| Uninsured | 7.6% |
| Broadband Access | 84.1% |