Hannibal, MO Demographics

A map of Hannibal's Population by Race

Hannibal, Missouri has an estimated population of 16,771, a slight decrease from the 17,108 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.3% White, 5.7% Black, 2.7% Hispanic, 2.7% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hannibal, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hannibal has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hannibal, that probability was 28.7% in 2020 and 23.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hannibal is ranked the 51st most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. 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). Hannibal was ranked the 51st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hannibal's White Population

14,643 residents of Hannibal, or 87.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hannibal is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Hannibal ranks 822nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hannibal's White population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Hannibal's population has increased from 84.0% to 87.3%.

Hannibal is more White than neighboring Fall Creek (0% White), and Palmyra (82.6% White). Hannibal is less White than neighboring New London (90.6% White), Saverton (100% White), and Rensselaer (91.4% White).

Hannibal's Black Population

963 residents of Hannibal, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hannibal is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Hannibal ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hannibal's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Black residents' share of Hannibal's population has decreased from 7.0% to 5.7%.

Hannibal is more Black than neighboring Fall Creek (0% Black), New London (2.3% Black), Saverton (0% Black), Rensselaer (2.9% Black), and Palmyra (5.1% Black).

Hannibal's Asian Population

185 residents of Hannibal, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hannibal is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Hannibal ranks 267th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hannibal's Asian population has grown by an estimated 46.8%. Asian residents' share of Hannibal's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Hannibal is more Asian than neighboring Fall Creek (0% Asian), New London (0% Asian), Saverton (0% Asian), Rensselaer (0% Asian), and Palmyra (0.1% Asian).

Hannibal's Hispanic Population

460 residents of Hannibal, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hannibal is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Hannibal ranks 549th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hannibal's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Hannibal's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Hannibal is more Hispanic than neighboring Fall Creek (0% Hispanic), New London (0% Hispanic), Saverton (0% Hispanic), and Rensselaer (2.1% Hispanic). Hannibal is less Hispanic than neighboring Palmyra (3.1% Hispanic).

Hannibal's Native American/Other Population

62 residents of Hannibal, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hannibal is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Hannibal ranks 561st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hannibal's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 36.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hannibal's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Hannibal is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fall Creek (0% Native American/Other), Saverton (0% Native American/Other), and Rensselaer (0% Native American/Other). Hannibal is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palmyra (1.2% Native American/Other).

Hannibal's Multiracial Population

458 residents of Hannibal, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hannibal is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Hannibal ranks 420th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hannibal's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Hannibal's population has decreased from 5.4% to 2.7%.

Hannibal is more Multiracial than neighboring Fall Creek (0% Multiracial), and Saverton (0% Multiracial). Hannibal is less Multiracial than neighboring New London (6.7% Multiracial), Rensselaer (3.7% Multiracial), and Palmyra (8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.