Cape Girardeau County Summary

Life in Cape Girardeau County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Cape Girardeau County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Cape Girardeau County:

  • The population in Cape Girardeau County is 81,703.

  • The median home value in Cape Girardeau County is $219,330.

  • The median income in Cape Girardeau County is $65,070.

  • The median rent in Cape Girardeau County is $854.

  • The unemployment rate in Cape Girardeau County is 3.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Cape Girardeau County is 14.5%.

  • The average high in Cape Girardeau County is 74.4° and there are 112.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Cape Girardeau County

List Of Cities & Towns in Cape Girardeau County

Cape Girardeau, MO Population 39,795

Jackson, MO Population 15,394

Scott City, MO Population 4,364

Gordonville, MO Population 533

Delta, MO Population 502

Oak Ridge, MO Population 279

Allenville, MO Population 91

Old Appleton, MO Population 85

Whitewater, MO Population 75

Pocahontas, MO Population 43

Dutc, MO Population 0

Map Of Cape Girardeau County

Cape Girardeau County, MO Weather

  • The average high in Cape Girardeau County is 74.4°.

  • There are 82.45 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 112.7 inches of rain each year with 3.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:21 hours of sun each day in Cape Girardeau County.

StatCape Girardeau County
Mean High74.4
Nice Days82.45
Rainfall112.7
Snowfall3.6
Sunny_hours5:21
74.4°
Average High
112.7
Inches of Rain

Cape Girardeau County Photos

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Cape Girardeau County Demographics

Population over time in Cape Girardeau County

The current population in Cape Girardeau County is 81,703. The population has increased 3.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 81,086 2.9%
2021 78,834 0.4%
2020 78,491 -

Gender in Cape Girardeau County

  • Cape Girardeau County is 51.1% female with 41,763 female residents.

  • Cape Girardeau County is 48.9% male with 39,940 male residents.

Female
51.1% (41,763)
Male
48.9% (39,940)
Gender Cape Girardeau County MO USA
Female 51.1% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 48.9% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Cape Girardeau County

Cape Girardeau County is:

  • 84.6% White with 69,106 White residents.

  • 7.6% African American with 6,175 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 71 American Indian residents.

  • 1.6% Asian with 1,269 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 84 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 95 Other residents.

  • 3.4% Two Or More with 2,794 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.6% Hispanic with 2,109 Hispanic residents.

White
84.6% (69,106)
African American
7.6% (6,175)
American Indian
0.1% (71)
Asian
1.6% (1,269)
Hawaiian
0.1% (84)
Other
0.1% (95)
Two Or More
3.4% (2,794)
Hispanic
2.6% (2,109)

Table: Cape Girardeau County By Race

Race Cape Girardeau County MO USA
White 84.6% 77.6% 58.9%
African American 7.6% 11.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.6% 2.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.4% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.6% 4.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

  • 5.6% of households in Cape Girardeau County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.3% of households in Cape Girardeau County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Cape Girardeau County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Cape Girardeau County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Cape Girardeau County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.9% of households in Cape Girardeau County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Cape Girardeau County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Cape Girardeau County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Cape Girardeau County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Cape Girardeau County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.6% (4,561)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.3% (3,542)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.2% (6,683)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.7% (7,899)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.4% (9,298)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.9% (14,644)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.9% (12,139)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.0% (13,865)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.7% (4,649)
$200,000 or more
5.4% (4,419)
Income Cape Girardeau County MO USA
Less than $10,000 5.6% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.3% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.2% 8.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.7% 8.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.4% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.9% 17.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.9% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.0% 16.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.7% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.4% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Cape Girardeau County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Cape Girardeau County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Cape Girardeau County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Cape Girardeau County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Cape Girardeau County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Cape Girardeau County completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Cape Girardeau County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Cape Girardeau County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Cape Girardeau County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Cape Girardeau County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (3,268)
9-12th Grade
5% (4,085)
High School / GED
31% (25,327)
Some College
21% (17,157)
Associate's Degree
6% (4,902)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (17,157)
Master's Degree
9% (7,353)
Professional Degree
2% (1,634)
Doctorate Degree
1% (817)
Education Cape Girardeau County MO USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 6% 6%
High School / GED 31% 30% 26%
Some College 21% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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