Categories in Herculaneum
Auto Parts StoreBody repairCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceChevrolet DealerGas StationNew car dealersTire ShopTrucks and trailersUsed car dealersUsed Truck DealerChurchesNon-Profit OrganizationConstruction of buildingsConstruction of housesContractorGeneral contractorsHVAC ContractorInterior Construction ContractorResidential BuildingEducationEducation CenterEntertainment ProviderAmerican restaurantsFast food restaurantsRestaurantsAtm'sFinancial InstitutionInsurance AgencyInsurance ProvidersLawyerLegal ServicesChiropractorsDentistsCleaning ServiceConsulting & Advisory ServicesHouse Cleaning ServiceManagement Consultant FirmServices for IndustryReal Estate AgencyReal Estate AgentsResidential Property RentalsConvenience storesGift ShopShoppingPublic parks
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Herculaneum
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Construction of buildings | 19 | 24 years |
| Car repair | 17 | 34 years |
| Education | 13 | — |
| Real estate | 12 | — |
| Financial services | 11 | 17 years |
| Religion | 11 | 73 years |
| Restaurants | 10 | 35 years |
| Shopping | 9 | — |
| Gas station | 9 | — |
| New car dealers | 8 | — |
| Finance other | 7 | — |
| Shopping other | 7 | — |
| Wholesale of machinery | 6 | 31 years |
| Public administration | 6 | — |
| Car parts | 6 | — |
| Atm's | 6 | — |
| Health and medical | 6 | — |
| Landscaping | 5 | — |
Herculaneum Facts
| Area | 4.1 mi² |
| Population | 2,733 |
| Male Population | 1,328 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 1,405 (51.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -16.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -13.6% |
| Median Age | 38.7 years (Male: 36.8, Female: 40.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $55,354 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 636 |
| Neighborhoods | Herculaneum, Benton Park, Downtown West, Gravois Bluffs, Central West End |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.26839, -90.38012 |
| Zip Codes | 63048 |
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Herculaneum Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,264 | 3,013 | 3,164 | 3,612 | 2,733 | 2,806 | 2,893 |
| Population Density | 795.6 / mi² | 734.5 / mi² | 771.3 / mi² | 880.5 / mi² | 666.2 / mi² | 684 / mi² | 705.2 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridHerculaneum Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 13.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herculaneum | -16.3% | -9.3% | -13.6% |
| Missouri | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Herculaneum Median Age
Median Age: 38.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herculaneum | 38.7 yrs | 40.8 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
| Missouri | 37.9 yrs | 39.3 yrs | 36.6 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Herculaneum Population Density
Population Density: 666 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herculaneum | 2,733 | 4.102 sq mi | 666 / mi² |
| Missouri | 6.2 million | 69,707 sq mi | 88.3 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Herculaneum Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Herculaneum
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Herculaneum Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $27,077 | $28,873 | $34,677 | $35,919 | $35,392 | $42,623 | $51,105 | $55,354 |
| Total GDP | $101.1M | $114.9M | $145.3M | $154.6M | $157.8M | $190.1M | $231.5M | $255.2M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Herculaneum CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herculaneum | 47,035 tn | 17.21 tn | 11,465.5 tons/mi² |
| Missouri | 118,252,283 tn | 19.22 tn | 1,696.4 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Herculaneum CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 47,035 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 17.21 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 11,465.5 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7/11 | 8:10 AM | 3.9 | 50.4 km | 20,830 m | 18km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | usgs.gov |
| 12/29/03 | 9:02 AM | 3 | 24.6 km | 0 m | 18km WSW of Red Bud, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 8/27/93 | 12:08 AM | 3.3 | 20.3 km | 21,900 m | 11km ESE of De Soto, Missouri | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/87 | 5:12 PM | 3.3 | 61.4 km | 400 m | 8km NE of Marissa, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 4/26/87 | 12:56 AM | 3.1 | 89.9 km | 5,400 m | 7km SSE of Beckemeyer, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/86 | 4:41 PM | 3.6 | 51.9 km | 5,000 m | 7km E of New Athens, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 7/30/84 | 7:33 AM | 3 | 68.7 km | 7,100 m | 17km SW of Potosi, Missouri | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/84 | 2:48 AM | 3 | 93.5 km | 1,700 m | 17km SSE of Perryville, Missouri | usgs.gov |
| 5/15/83 | 5:16 AM | 4.3 | 90 km | 8,500 m | 9km ENE of Highland, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 12/1/80 | 4:55 PM | 3.2 | 63.3 km | 10,000 m | 10km SSW of Lake Saint Louis, Missouri | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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