Kirksville, MO

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    29,339
    US Senator
    Josh Hawley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Eric Schmitt
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    31.5
    1.29% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    20%
    2.68% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $61,485
    8.88% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $162,200
    4.31% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    12,541
    1.65% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Kirksville, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    96.2% of the residents in Kirksville, MO are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Kirksville, MO are A T Still University of Health Sciences (1,420 degrees awarded in 2024), Truman State University (912 degrees), and Kirksville Area Technical Center (18 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Kirksville, MO was $162,200, and the homeownership rate was 63.4%.

    Most people in Kirksville, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17 minutes. The average car ownership in Kirksville, MO was 2 cars per household.

    Kirksville, MO borders Ottumwa, IA.

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    Population & Diversity

    Kirksville, MO is home to a population of 29.3k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.8% of Kirksville, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.41k people).

    In 2024, there were 22.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.8k people) in Kirksville, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.13k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 698 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.2% of Kirksville, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Kirksville, MO was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kirksville, MO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      25.8k ± 102
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.13k ± 113
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      698 ± 239
    2.67%
    Hispanic Population
    784 people

    In 2024, there were 22.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.8k people) in Kirksville, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.13k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 698 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.67% of the people in Kirksville, MO are hispanic (784 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Kirksville, MO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Missouri.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      42,470 ± 5,042 people
    2. India
      24,378 ± 3,826 people
    3. China
      16,113 ± 3,112 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 42,470 Missouri residents, followed by India with 24,378 and China with 16,113.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.8%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.41k people
    3.8%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.11k people

    As of 2024, 4.8% of Kirksville, MO residents (1.41k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kirksville, MO was 3.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      377 ± 93
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      263 ± 119
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      210 ± 125

    Kirksville, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.43 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Kirksville, MO.

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    Health

    88.9% of the population of Kirksville, MO has health coverage, with 50.1% on employee plans, 12.8% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.69% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1,421 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1596 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,421 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

    Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,421 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 30.9% between 18 and 34 years, 30.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    11.1%
    Uninsured
    50.1%
    Employer Coverage
    12.8%
    Medicaid
    11.8%
    Medicare
    12.5%
    Non-Group
    1.69%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kirksville, MO grew by 21.2% from 9.12% to 11.1%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kirksville, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Kirksville, MO employs 12.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Kirksville, MO were Educational Services (2,302 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,927 people), and Retail Trade (1,479 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($100,781), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($63,616), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,151).

    Employment

    Occupations

    12.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 730
    1.65%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.13%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kirksville, MO grew at a rate of 1.65%, from 12.3k employees to 12.5k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kirksville, MO, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,365 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,335 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,151 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kirksville, MO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    12.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 730
    1.65%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.13%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kirksville, MO grew at a rate of 1.65%, from 12.3k employees to 12.5k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kirksville, MO, are Educational Services (2,302 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,927 people), and Retail Trade (1,479 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kirksville, MO, though some of these residents may live in Kirksville, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $44,878
    Median earning men ± $4,179
    $31,992
    Median earning women ± $2,687

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,000), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,155), and Manufacturing ($56,522).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($54,042), Public Administration ($52,344), and Manufacturing ($50,473).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.17%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 64
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 53
      Retail Trade
    3. 33
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $82.7k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $48.6k
      Manufacturing
    3. $40.9k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.797%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Missouri

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    Josh Hawley
    Senator from Missouri1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019
    Eric Schmitt
    Senator from Missouri3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Kirksville, MO awarded 2,350 degrees. The student population of Kirksville, MO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,576 male students and 4,576 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Kirksville, MO are White (1,544 and 68.4%), Asian (249 and 11%), Hispanic or Latino (182 and 8.06%), and Black or African American (109 and 4.83%).

    The largest universities in Kirksville, MO by number of degrees awarded are A T Still University of Health Sciences (1,420 and 60.4%), Truman State University (912 and 38.8%), and Kirksville Area Technical Center (18 and 0.766%).

    The most popular majors in Kirksville, MO are Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (305 and 13%), General Public Health (272 and 11.6%), and Physician Assistant (236 and 10%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $9,500 for in-state students and $18,228 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Kirksville, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 7,152 (36% men and 64% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 7,152 students enrolled in Kirksville, MO, 36% men and 64% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,725 records, of which 63.1% were women and 36.9% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      73 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      64 degrees awarded
    3. Kinesiology & Exercise Science
      55 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kirksville, MO was General Business Administration & Management with 73 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Kirksville, MO according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. A T Still University of Health Sciences
      1,420 degrees awarded
    2. Truman State University
      912 degrees awarded
    3. Kirksville Area Technical Center
      18 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was A T Still University of Health Sciences with 1,420 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 864 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kirksville, MO, which is 0.581 times less than the 1,486 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,544 degrees mean that there were 6.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 249 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($9,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($338) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Kirksville, MO was $162,200 in 2024, which is 0.488 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $155,500 to $162,200, a 4.31% increase. The homeownership rate in Kirksville, MO is 63.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Kirksville, MO have an average commute time of 17 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kirksville, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $162,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$8,557
    $6,613
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$435

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kirksville, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kirksville, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    63.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 63.4% of the housing units in Kirksville, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.9%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kirksville, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $61,485
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,373
    10.4k
    Number of Households
    ± 605

    In 2024, the median household income of the 10.4k households in Kirksville, MO grew to $61,485 from the previous year's value of $56,468.

    The following chart displays the households in Kirksville, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Kirksville, MO is from Missouri.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Missouri
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in Missouri

    In 2024, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.34% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (78.3%)
    2. Carpooled (9.81%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.85%)

    In 2024, 78.3% of workers in Kirksville, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.81%) and those who worked at home (7.85%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    17 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Kirksville, MO have a shorter commute time (17 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.9% of the workforce in Kirksville, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Kirksville, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kirksville, MO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    20% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kirksville, MO (5.5k out of 27.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kirksville, MO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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