Kirksville City, Missouri
As of the census of 2000, there were 16988 people, 6583 households, and 2973 families living in the city. The population density was 1624 people per square mile (627.03/kmē), giving it the 142nd most densely populated city among the Missouri. There were 7303 housing units at an average density of 698.2 per square mile (269.58/kmē). The average household size was 2.16 people, and the average family size was 2.83 people. Age range in the city was well distributed with 15.6% under the age of 18, 37.6% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 14.4% from 45 to 64, and 12% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 82.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.5 males. The median age is 23.4 years, The median age of males and females living in Kirksville City was 23.3 and 23.5 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 16034 White, 294 Black or African American, 44 American Indian, 328 Asian, 7 Native Hawaiian, 181 from two or more races and 100 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $22836, making its Missouri's 205th lowest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $36772, it is 438th wealthiest city by median family income in Missouri. The per capita income for the city was $14388, it is Missouri's 528th wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income is $7119, The median income for males was $10060, compared to $5860 for females.
In 2000, 8089 pupils and students, of which 46.45% are male and 53.55% are female, 47.62% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 2.42% nursery or pri school, 2.16% kindergarten, 12.37% elementary school, 8.23% high school and 74.81% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 16988 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 17304 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 17296 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 17291 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 17308 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 17154 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 17115 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 17013 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 17096 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 17122 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 17368 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 73 | 123 | 196 |
| Kindergarten | 90 | 85 | 175 |
| Elementary school | 573 | 428 | 1001 |
| High school | 315 | 351 | 666 |
| College or graduate school | 2706 | 3345 | 6051 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirksville city, Missouri | $22836 | $36772 | $14388 |
| Adair County, Missouri | $26677 | $38085 | $15484 |
| Missouri, United States | $37934 | $46044 | $19936 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |