Hannibal is a city along the Mississippi River in Marion and Ralls counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the population was 17,312, making it the largest city in Marion County. The bulk of the city is in Marion County, with a tiny sliver in the south extending into Ralls County.
Nestled on the Mississippi River, commerce and traffic has long been an integral part of Hannibal's development, including by river, rail and the interstate/highway system. Today the city is intersected by Interstate 72 and U.S. Routes 24, 36, and 61. Hannibal is approximately 110 miles (180 km) northwest of St. Louis (also bordering the Mississippi), 195 miles (314 km) east-northeast of Kansas City and 194 miles (312 km)...
| Ethnicity | Hannibal | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 6.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Hannibal | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.6% | 7.1% |
| Education | Hannibal | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 35% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 22% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1% | 1.0% |