Census ACS · #834 μSA
Kirksville Metro Area
The Kirksville, Mo Micropolitan Statistical Area has 29,268 residents. The median household income is $56,468 and the median home value is $155,500.
29,268
Population
33
People / sq mi
$56,468
Median Income
$155,500
Median Home Value
The Kirksville CBSA covers 875 sq mi of land at 33.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$56,468
Median Household Income
$32,340
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$155,500
Median Home Value
$767
Median Rent
62.9%
Homeownership
Education
92.9%
High School+
31.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
7.5%
Work From Home
17.3 min
Avg Commute
30.1%
Foreign Born
Kirksville spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Kirksville, Mo Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 29,268 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #834 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Kirksville metro area is $56,468, with a per capita income of $32,340.
The Kirksville, Mo CBSA spans the state of Missouri.
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Data for the Kirksville, Mo CBSA (28860) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Kirksville skews on age — the median resident is 31.1, younger than the national median. With 29,268 residents, Kirksville is a metro area in MO.
The typical household earns $56,468, below the US median of $78,538. About 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $155,500, with typical rent around $767.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US metro areas — 31.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.