State
County
Land Area (mi²)
14.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,216.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.30%
Growth Since 2010
-0.05%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
29,869
World Population Review
Kirksville, Missouri Population 2021
17,496
Kirksville is a city located in Adair County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Adair County. With a 2020 population of 17,496, it is the 43rd largest city in Missouri and the 2067th largest city in the United States . Kirksville is currently declining at a rate of -0.30% annually and its population has decreased by -0.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,505 in 2010. Kirksville reached it's highest population of 17,655 in 2018. Spanning over 14 miles, Kirksville has a population density of 1,216 people per square mile.
The average household income in Kirksville is $49,191 with a poverty rate of 30.85%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $643 per month, and the median house value is $118,400. The median age in Kirksville is 23.6 years, 23.5 years for males, and 23.7 years for females.
Kirksville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kirksville was:
- White: 89.52%
- Black or African American: 3.75%
- Asian: 3.46%
- Two or more races: 2.88%
- Other race: 0.17%
- Native American: 0.13%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.09%
The current population of Kirksville, Missouri is 17,496 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 17,655.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 17,505.
Kirksville, Missouri Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 29,869 | -67 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 29,936 | -67 | -0.22% |
| 2019 | 30,003 | -67 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 30,070 | 123 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 29,947 | 202 | 0.67% |
| 2016 | 29,745 | -108 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 29,853 | -60 | -0.20% |
| 2014 | 29,913 | -160 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 30,073 | 11 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 30,062 | 16 | 0.05% |
| 2011 | 30,046 | -20 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 30,066 | 0.00% |
Kirksville Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,715 | 89.52% |
| Black or African American | 658 | 3.75% |
| Asian | 608 | 3.46% |
| Two or More Races | 505 | 2.88% |
| Some Other Race | 30 | 0.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 22 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.09% |
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Kirksville Population by Race
Kirksville Population Pyramid $2021
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Kirksville Population by Age
Kirksville Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,413 | 2.31 | 47.1 |
| Non Family | 3,594 | 1.64 | 31.2 |
| Married | 1,947 | 3.09 | 74.9 |
| Female | 578 | 3.52 | 43.4 |
| Male | 294 | 3.02 | 65 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
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Kirksville Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 247 | 3.00% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 447 | 5.44% |
| High School Graduate | 2,820 | 34.30% |
| Some College | 1,422 | 17.30% |
| Associates Degree | 643 | 7.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,204 | 14.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,439 | 17.50% |
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Kirksville Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Kirksville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,510 | 6,895 | 2,484 |
| Black | 315 | 288 | 5 |
| Asian | 171 | 171 | 118 |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 107 | 36 |
| Hispanic | 72 | 42 | |
| Other Race | 30 | 30 | |
| Native American | 22 | ||
| Islander | 16 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 69.01%.
Kirksville Educational Attainment by Race
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$33,497
Average Earnings
$42,292
Average Male
$26,145
Average Female
Kirksville Earnings by Educational Attainment
Kirksville Language by Age
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Kirksville Language
93.39% of Kirksville residents speak only English, while 6.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.85% of the population.
Kirksville Language
Kirksville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,366 | 4,123 | 30.85% |
| Asian | 538 | 298 | 55.39% |
| Black | 492 | 113 | 22.97% |
| Hispanic | 241 | 69 | 28.63% |
| Multiple | 361 | 18 | 4.99% |
30.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.86%
Male Poverty Rate
31.79%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kirksville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kirksville is Asian, with 55.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kirksville is Multiple, with 4.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 51.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.18%.
Kirksville Poverty
Kirksville Poverty Rate by Education
Kirksville Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
27.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.3%
Male Marriage Rate
24.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Kirksville Married by Age and Sex
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Kirksville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Kirksville Marital Status by Race
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Kirksville Marital Status
Kirksville Veterans by War
Kirksville Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 673 | 5.08% |
| Other Race | 30 | 100.00% |
| Islander | 16 | 100.00% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 3.90% |
Kirksville Veterans by Race
Kirksville Veterans by Education
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6.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
Kirksville Veterans by Education
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49%
Labor Force Participation
45.3%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
Kirksville Employment by Age
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Kirksville Employment by Race
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Kirksville Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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94.75%
Native Born
5.25%
Foreign Born
4.35%
Non Citizen
0.91%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.75% of Kirksville residents were born in the United States, with 63.22% having been born in Missouri. 4.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Kirksville Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,496 | -53 | -0.30% |
| 2020 | 17,549 | -53 | -0.30% |
| 2019 | 17,602 | -53 | -0.30% |
| 2018 | 17,655 | 81 | 0.46% |
| 2017 | 17,574 | 157 | 0.90% |
| 2016 | 17,417 | -52 | -0.30% |
| 2015 | 17,469 | -83 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 17,552 | -82 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 17,634 | 64 | 0.36% |
| 2012 | 17,570 | 26 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 17,544 | 24 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 17,520 | 532 | 0.31% |
| 2000 | 16,988 | -164 | -0.10% |
| 1990 | 17,152 | -15 | -0.01% |
| 1980 | 17,167 | 1,607 | 0.99% |
| 1970 | 15,560 | 2,437 | 1.72% |
| 1960 | 13,123 | 2,013 | 1.68% |
| 1950 | 11,110 | 1,030 | 0.98% |
| 1940 | 10,080 | 1,787 | 1.97% |
| 1930 | 8,293 | 1,080 | 1.41% |
| 1920 | 7,213 | 866 | 1.29% |
| 1910 | 6,347 | 381 | 0.62% |
| 1900 | 5,966 | 2,456 | 5.45% |
| 1890 | 3,510 | 0.00% |