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.

Hannibal, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,771

Median Agei

38.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.3%14,643

Black

5.7%963

Hispanic/Latino

2.7%460

Two or More

2.7%458

Asian

1.1%185

Other

0.2%39

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%23

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%576

High School Diploma

39.4%4,383

Some College (<1 yr)

7%778

Some College (1+ yr)

12%1,333

Associate's Degree

5.1%572

Bachelor's Degree

12.2%1,361

Master's Degree

5.5%608

Professional Degree

1.3%149

Doctorate

0.5%59

HS or Higher

88.2%

BA or Higher

19.5%

Graduate+

7.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$127,700

Median Renti

$805

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.2%4,287

Renter-Occupied

37.8%2,604

Total Units

7,835

Homeownership

62.2%

Vacancy Rate

12%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.3%571

$50K–$100K

24.5%1,051

$100K–$150K

19.8%847

$150K–$200K

17.9%767

$200K–$300K

15%643

$300K–$500K

7.5%320

$500K–$1M

2.1%88

Rent Distribution

Under $500

644

$500–$750

501

$750–$1,000

724

$1,000–$1,250

323

$1,250–$1,500

218

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%101

2010–2019

3.7%289

2000–2009

4.4%348

1990–1999

10%780

1980–1989

8.3%649

1970–1979

15.5%1,217

1960–1969

10.2%796

1950–1959

11.3%889

1940–1949

4.6%362

1939 or earlier

30.7%2,404

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.1%4,764

Electricity

28.9%1,992

Other

0.8%52

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%51

Wood

0.3%19

No Fuel

0.1%7

Fuel Oil

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,721

Mean Household Incomei

$63,272

Per Capita Incomei

$26,203

Poverty Ratei

18.7%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

7,279

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.9%612

$10K–$15K

6.8%469

$15K–$20K

5.2%361

$20K–$25K

4.8%328

$25K–$30K

2.7%187

$30K–$35K

5.5%377

$35K–$40K

4.4%304

$40K–$45K

4.7%327

$45K–$50K

4.4%304

$50K–$60K

8.9%611

$60K–$75K

12%826

$75K–$100K

13.8%950

$100K–$125K

6.6%457

$125K–$150K

4.9%338

$150K–$200K

4.3%299

$200K+

2%141

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

607

Residentsi

968

Avg. Tenant Renti

$356/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing226 homes94% occupied$361/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers162 homes80% occupied$345/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8219 homes82% occupied$360/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,721/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

70.9%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

22.4%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

5.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $43K/yr

1.1%

Who Receives This Housing

73.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

21% of subsidized households are minority

25.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

960.6%

By Region

Top Countries

China

United Kingdom

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,812

Avg. Commutei

15.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,899

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

966(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.5%Insured

10.5%Uninsured