Kirksville Population 2026

Kirksville has a population of 17,520, making it the #2713 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Missouri. It is about 503× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Kirksville (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

17,520

Rank in United States

#2713

Coordinates

40.19°N, 92.58°W

~299 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

1,339 km

832 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Missouri

City	Population	Rank in United States
Kansas City	475,378	#40
St. Louis	279,695	#75
Springfield	170,188	#157
Columbia	129,330	#223
Independence	117,255	#249
Lee's Summit	95,094	#349
O'Fallon	85,040	#420
Saint Joseph	76,780	#481

Cities near Kirksville

Ottumwa24,624 people · ~93 km away
Quincy40,780 people · ~104 km away
Hannibal17,839 people · ~118 km away
Columbia129,330 people · ~140 km away
Burlington25,410 people · ~142 km away
Indianola15,467 people · ~153 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kirksville?

Kirksville has a population of 17,520 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2713 biggest city in United States.

What state is Kirksville in?

Kirksville is located in Missouri, United States.

Is Kirksville the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,339 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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