Hannibal micropolitan area
micropolitan statistical area in Missouri, United States
The Hannibal Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in northeast Missouri, anchored by the city of Hannibal.
As of the 2000 census, the region had a population of 37,915 and as of 2010 census, the population was 38,948.
Counties
Marion
Ralls
Monroe (only Monroe City)
Communities
Places with more than 15,000 inhabitants
Hannibal (Principal city) Pop: 17,916
Places with 1,000 to 5,000 inhabitants
Palmyra Pop: 3,954
Vandalia (partial) Pop: 3,899
Monroe City (partial) Pop: 2,531
Places with less than 1,000 inhabitants
New London Pop: 974
Perry Pop: 693
Center Pop: 508
Rennselaer Pop: 228
Unincorporated places
Philadelphia
Saverton
Taylor
West Quincy
Townships
Marion County
Fabius
Liberty
Mason
Miller
Round Grove
South River
Union
Warren
Ralls County
Center
Clay
Jasper
Saline
Salt River
Saverton
Spencer
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 37,915 people, 14,802 households, and 10,307 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 94.45% White, 3.73% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.78% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $34,434, and the median income for a family was $41,623. Males had a median income of $29,537 versus $20,415 for females. The per capita income for the μSA was $16,710.
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