City

Kirksville, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Adair County  ·  Missouri

👥21,129Population
💰$55,394Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂27.7Median Age
🏠$159,700Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓43.0%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 5%Asian: 2.2%Other: 3.3%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic2.7%
Black5.0%
Asian2.2%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
28%
25–44
20%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty20.7% ▲ 107% above avg
College Grads43.0% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma145 (1.4%)
HS Graduate3,122 (30.6%)
Some College1,225 (12%)
Associates1,332 (13%)
Bachelors759 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree3,627 (35.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 12%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 35.5%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College12.0%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate35.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.4%Renter: 44.6%Tenure
Owner55.4%
Renter44.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,394 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$159,700 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$783/mo
Total Housing Units9,445
Vacant Units1,926

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
69%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Kirksville, MO

Kirksville is a city in Missouri, located in Adair County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 21,129 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.7 years.

Economically, Kirksville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,394 is below the national average. Approximately 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Kirksville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $783 per month.

The population of Kirksville is well-educated. 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.49%).

Kirksville, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Kirksville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63501 21,129 $55,394 $159,700 $783 4.3% 43.0% 55.4%