Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82,735 | — | #710 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,464 | -8.9% | #1,304 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.1 years | -4.6% | #2,735 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $220,700 | -21.7% | #1,184 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $881 | -24.2% | #1,541 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% | +10.7% | #1,745 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cape Girardeau County has a population of 82,735, making it the #710 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.1 years, which is 4.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Cape Girardeau County is $68,464, ranking #1,304 out of 3,222 counties — 8.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.9% and unemployment stands at 2.3%.
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The median home value in Cape Girardeau County is $220,700 (-21.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $881/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.8%.
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92.6% of residents in Cape Girardeau County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% above the national rate.
About Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
Cape Girardeau County, Missouri has a total population of 82,735, making it the 710th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cape Girardeau County is 37.1 years, which is 4.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cape Girardeau County is $68,464, which ranks #1,304 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3%.
The median home value in Cape Girardeau County is $220,700, 21.7% below the national median. Renters in Cape Girardeau County pay a median gross rent of $881 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cape Girardeau County, 33.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.4 min.
Cape Girardeau County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (7.4%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
All data for Cape Girardeau County, Missouri comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.