Kirksville, MO Demographics
A map of Kirksville's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 14,219 | 81.1% |
Black | 1,259 | 7.2% |
Multiracial | 781 | 4.5% |
Asian | 637 | 3.6% |
Hispanic | 561 | 3.2% |
Native American/Other | 73 | 0.4% |
Kirksville, Missouri had a population of 17,530 in 2020. It was 81.1% White, 7.2% Black, 3.6% Asian, 3.2% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kirksville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Kirksville is the 48th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Kirksville's White Population
14,219 residents of Kirksville identify as White, or 81.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Kirksville slightly larger than the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Kirksville is ranked #872 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Kirksville is less White than neighboring Millard (88.6% White), Novinger (96.6% White), Connelsville (86.8% White), Greentop (90.2% White), and Gibbs (95.7% White).
Kirksville's Black Population
1,259 residents of Kirksville identify as Black, or 7.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kirksville roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Kirksville is ranked #131 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Kirksville is more Black than neighboring Millard (0% Black), Novinger (0% Black), Connelsville (0% Black), Greentop (0% Black), and Gibbs (0% Black).
Kirksville's Asian Population
637 residents of Kirksville identify as Asian, or 3.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kirksville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Kirksville is ranked #47 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Kirksville is more Asian than neighboring Millard (0% Asian), Novinger (0.3% Asian), Greentop (0% Asian), and Gibbs (0% Asian). Kirksville is less Asian than neighboring Connelsville (3.8% Asian).
Kirksville's Hispanic Population
561 residents of Kirksville identify as Hispanic, or 3.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kirksville roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Kirksville is ranked #343 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Kirksville is more Hispanic than neighboring Novinger (1.3% Hispanic), Greentop (3.1% Hispanic), and Gibbs (1.4% Hispanic). Kirksville is less Hispanic than neighboring Millard (7.6% Hispanic), and Connelsville (3.8% Hispanic).
Kirksville's Native American/Other Population
73 residents of Kirksville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kirksville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Kirksville is ranked #647 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Kirksville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Connelsville (0% Native American/Other), and Greentop (0.3% Native American/Other). Kirksville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Millard (1.3% Native American/Other), Novinger (0.8% Native American/Other), and Gibbs (1.4% Native American/Other).
Kirksville's Multiracial Population
781 residents of Kirksville identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kirksville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Kirksville is ranked #576 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Kirksville is more Multiracial than neighboring Millard (2.5% Multiracial), Novinger (1% Multiracial), and Gibbs (1.4% Multiracial). Kirksville is less Multiracial than neighboring Connelsville (5.7% Multiracial), and Greentop (6.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.