Herculaneum is a city located in Jefferson County, in the state of Missouri (MO), United States. Nestled in the West North Central division of the Midwest region, it covers an area of 3.4 square miles (9.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 422 ft. With a population of approximately 2,805 residents, Herculaneum offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 46.81% males and 53.19% females, and it has a population density of 815.41 people per square mile (314.83/km²). Herculaneum lies at a latitude of 38.26 and a longitude of -90.39, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (13.5%), followed by English (8.3%), German (23.3%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 63048.