Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Kirksville, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,563

Median Agei

24.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.9%14,562

Black

6.4%1,119

Hispanic/Latino

3.7%657

Two or More

3.6%630

Asian

2.9%515

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%78

Other

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%374

High School Diploma

27.7%2,408

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%501

Some College (1+ yr)

9.8%852

Associate's Degree

6.1%533

Bachelor's Degree

17.7%1,539

Master's Degree

13.4%1,165

Professional Degree

2.6%226

Doctorate

6.6%574

HS or Higher

94%

BA or Higher

40.3%

Graduate+

22.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$153,900

Median Renti

$775

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.3%3,019

Renter-Occupied

51.7%3,232

Total Units

7,609

Homeownership

48.3%

Vacancy Rate

17.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.7%231

$50K–$100K

13.1%395

$100K–$150K

27.8%838

$150K–$200K

19.9%602

$200K–$300K

21.2%640

$300K–$500K

7.7%233

$500K–$1M

1.2%37

$1M+

1.4%43

Rent Distribution

Under $500

537

$500–$750

896

$750–$1,000

924

$1,000–$1,250

322

$1,250–$1,500

201

$1,500–$2,000

126

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%126

2010–2019

6.2%475

2000–2009

6.1%465

1990–1999

8.1%616

1980–1989

10.4%793

1970–1979

19.3%1,472

1960–1969

13.7%1,043

1950–1959

11.6%881

1940–1949

5%378

1939 or earlier

17.9%1,360

Heating Fuel

Electricity

57.7%3,606

Utility Gas

40.1%2,508

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%75

Fuel Oil

0.5%32

Other

0.2%15

No Fuel

0.2%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,071

Mean Household Incomei

$87,145

Per Capita Incomei

$32,582

Poverty Ratei

25.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

7,448

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

13.6%853

$10K–$15K

6.2%389

$15K–$20K

6%378

$20K–$25K

3%189

$25K–$30K

4.9%304

$30K–$35K

5.2%322

$35K–$40K

3.3%209

$40K–$45K

4.8%303

$45K–$50K

2.8%175

$50K–$60K

6.4%398

$60K–$75K

11.7%734

$75K–$100K

12.6%788

$100K–$125K

6.7%418

$125K–$150K

4.4%274

$150K–$200K

2.4%151

$200K+

5.9%366

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,3247.5%

By Region

Top Countries

China

India

Mexico

Germany

Korea

Philippines

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

529(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.4%Insured

9.6%Uninsured