Herculaneum, MO Demographics

A map of Herculaneum's Population by Race

Herculaneum, Missouri has an estimated population of 5,071, an increase from the 4,672 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.4% White, 10.6% Multiracial, 7.2% Black, 3.9% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Herculaneum, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Herculaneum has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Herculaneum, that probability was 18.5% in 2020 and 38.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Herculaneum is ranked the 142nd 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). Herculaneum was ranked the 151st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Herculaneum's White Population

3,925 residents of Herculaneum, or 77.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Herculaneum is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Herculaneum ranks 498th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Herculaneum's White population has declined by an estimated 6.8%. White residents' share of Herculaneum's population has decreased from 90.1% to 77.4%.

Herculaneum is less White than neighboring Pevely (91% White), Crystal City (81.1% White), Horine (94.6% White), Festus (86.1% White), and Barnhart (87.8% White).

Herculaneum's Black Population

365 residents of Herculaneum, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Herculaneum is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Herculaneum ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Herculaneum's Black population has grown by an estimated 406.9%. Black residents' share of Herculaneum's population has increased from 1.5% to 7.2%.

Herculaneum is more Black than neighboring Pevely (0% Black), Crystal City (2.5% Black), Horine (0% Black), Festus (3.2% Black), and Barnhart (0.1% Black).

Herculaneum's Asian Population

13 residents of Herculaneum, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Herculaneum is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Herculaneum ranks 199th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Herculaneum's Asian population has declined by an estimated 71.1%. Asian residents' share of Herculaneum's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.3%.

Herculaneum is more Asian than neighboring Horine (0% Asian), and Barnhart (0.1% Asian). Herculaneum is less Asian than neighboring Pevely (1.2% Asian), Crystal City (1.4% Asian), and Festus (0.4% Asian).

Herculaneum's Hispanic Population

196 residents of Herculaneum, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Herculaneum is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Herculaneum ranks 615th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Herculaneum's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 104.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Herculaneum's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.9%.

Herculaneum is more Hispanic than neighboring Pevely (0.7% Hispanic), Crystal City (1.6% Hispanic), Horine (0% Hispanic), Festus (3.7% Hispanic), and Barnhart (1.3% Hispanic).

Herculaneum's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Herculaneum, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Herculaneum is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Herculaneum ranks 348th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Herculaneum's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Herculaneum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Herculaneum is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pevely (0% Native American/Other), Crystal City (0.4% Native American/Other), Festus (0.4% Native American/Other), and Barnhart (0% Native American/Other). Herculaneum is less Native American/Other than neighboring Horine (5.4% Native American/Other).

Herculaneum's Multiracial Population

538 residents of Herculaneum, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Herculaneum is higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Herculaneum ranks 602nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Herculaneum's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 162.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Herculaneum's population has increased from 4.4% to 10.6%.

Herculaneum is more Multiracial than neighboring Pevely (7% Multiracial), Horine (0% Multiracial), and Festus (6.3% Multiracial). Herculaneum is less Multiracial than neighboring Crystal City (13.1% 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.