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According to the 2018 American Community Survey, Herculaneum had a median household income of $63,824, and a median family income of $70,813. The unemployment rate was 7.3%. The per capita income was $27,023. About 11.2% of the population lived below the poverty line, including 12.7% of people under the age of 18 and 17.4% of people 65 years old or older.<ref>https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0400000US29_1600000US2931708&d=ACS%205-Year%20Estimates%20Data%20Profiles&tid=ACSDP5Y2018.DP03</ref>
According to the 2018 American Community Survey, Herculaneum had a median household income of $63,824, and a median family income of $70,813. The unemployment rate was 7.3%. The per capita income was $27,023. About 11.2% of the population lived below the poverty line, including 12.7% of people under the age of 18 and 17.4% of people 65 years old or older.<ref>https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0400000US29_1600000US2931708&d=ACS%205-Year%20Estimates%20Data%20Profiles&tid=ACSDP5Y2018.DP03</ref>
==Government==
Despite its long history, Herculaneum was not incorporated as a city until 1972. Since that time, it has had a mayor-council form of government, being run by a mayor and a six-member board of aldermen, two from each of the city's three wards; both mayor and aldermen are elected for two-year terms. There is also a city administrator, who is appointed to the position. The current mayor of Herculaneum is Bill Haggard, most recently elected in April 2021.<ref>http://cityofherculaneum.org/Mayor.html</ref>
'''List of Herculaneum Mayors'''
* Don Stotler (1972-1975)
* William Burlage (1975-1979)
* William Wildish (1979-1980)
* Richard Marberry (1980-1981)
* Frances Pashia (1981-1987)
* Tom Griffith (1987-1991)
* Tom Robart (1991-1993)
* Jerry Martin (1993-1997)
* Tom Griffith (1997-2001)
* John Chamis (2001-2005)
* Jeff Kendall (2005-2006)
* Gina Vinyard (2006-2010)
* Bill Haggard (2010-)
==Economy==
Throughout much of its history, Herculaneum's economy was chiefly supported by the nearby lead-smelting plant, run by the St. Joseph Lead Company and later the Doe Run Company, which closed down most of its operations in 2013. It is currently transitioning to a service-oriented economy, especially as it becomes more of a bedroom community for those who work in the broader St. Louis area. A major scene of development in recent years has been at the crossing of McNutt Street and Interstate 55 (Exit 178), where a number of gas stations, restaurants, and other service businesses have proliferated and become a major stopover point for interstate travelers.
==Education==
==Education==