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Kirksville, MO


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Kirksville, Missouri

Kirksville, Missouri, in Adair county, is 87 miles N of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 130 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 16,988.

The People and Families of Kirksville

In Kirksville, about 32% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Kirksville live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Kirksville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kirksville had a median family income of $36,772. To its credit, the people in Kirksville value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Kirksville ($4,500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Kirksville Housing

About 48% of housing units in Kirksville are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Kirksville, 80% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Kirksville are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Kirksville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyKirksville Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyKirksville Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Kirksville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Kirksville, MO

Comparing Kirksville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Women58
Senior Citizens43
Racial Diversity47
Well-Paid Single Men13
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Male Share of the Population12
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents95
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built67

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime54
Low Violent Crime44

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