Kirksville, MO Demographics

A map of Kirksville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	14,562	14,219	82.9%	81.1%
Black	1,119	1,259	6.4%	7.2%
Hispanic	657	561	3.7%	3.2%
Multiracial	630	781	3.6%	4.5%
Asian	515	637	2.9%	3.6%
Native American/Other	80	73	0.5%	0.4%

Kirksville, Missouri has an estimated population of 17,563, a less than 1% change from the 17,530 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.9% White, 6.4% Black, 3.7% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 2.9% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kirksville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kirksville has become 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 Kirksville, that probability was 33.3% in 2020 and 30.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kirksville is ranked the 49th 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). Kirksville was ranked the 48th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kirksville's White Population

14,562 residents of Kirksville, or 82.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kirksville is higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Kirksville ranks 873rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirksville's White population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Kirksville's population has increased from 81.1% to 82.9%.

Kirksville is less White than neighboring Millard (89.6% White), Novinger (87.9% White), Connelsville (100% White), Greentop (94% White), and Gibbs (100% White).

Kirksville's Black Population

1,119 residents of Kirksville, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kirksville is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Kirksville ranks 131st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirksville's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Black residents' share of Kirksville's population has decreased from 7.2% to 6.4%.

Kirksville is more Black than neighboring Millard (0% Black), Novinger (0% Black), Connelsville (0% Black), Greentop (1.8% Black), and Gibbs (0% Black).

Kirksville's Asian Population

515 residents of Kirksville, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kirksville is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Kirksville ranks 48th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirksville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 19.2%. Asian residents' share of Kirksville's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.9%.

Kirksville is more Asian than neighboring Millard (0% Asian), Novinger (0% Asian), Connelsville (0% Asian), Greentop (0% Asian), and Gibbs (0% Asian).

Kirksville's Hispanic Population

657 residents of Kirksville, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kirksville is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Kirksville ranks 349th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirksville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Kirksville's population has increased from 3.2% to 3.7%.

Kirksville is more Hispanic than neighboring Connelsville (0% Hispanic), Greentop (0.3% Hispanic), and Gibbs (0% Hispanic). Kirksville is less Hispanic than neighboring Millard (9.4% Hispanic), and Novinger (10.4% Hispanic).

Kirksville's Native American/Other Population

80 residents of Kirksville, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kirksville is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Kirksville ranks 672nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirksville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 9.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kirksville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Kirksville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Millard (0% Native American/Other), Novinger (0% Native American/Other), Connelsville (0% Native American/Other), and Gibbs (0% Native American/Other). Kirksville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greentop (3% Native American/Other).

Kirksville's Multiracial Population

630 residents of Kirksville, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kirksville is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Kirksville ranks 593rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirksville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Kirksville's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.6%.

Kirksville is more Multiracial than neighboring Millard (0.9% Multiracial), Novinger (1.7% Multiracial), Connelsville (0% Multiracial), Greentop (0.9% Multiracial), and Gibbs (0% 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.