Demographics & People — Herculaneum, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,925 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,400 |
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| Median Age | 40.4 |
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| Total Households | 1,764 |
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| Family Households | 1,292 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.7 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1733 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,909 |
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| Black or African American | 373 |
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| Asian | 12 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,516 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,179 |
| Other groups | 1,037 |
| English | 599 |
| American | 485 |
| Irish | 441 |
| French (except Basque) | 327 |
| Dutch | 154 |
| Scottish | 117 |
| Italian | 88 |
Language
| English Only | 4,761 |
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| Spanish | 11 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,784 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 166 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,780 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Herculaneum, Missouri.
