Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
Cape Girardeau County is home to 82,735 people. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Missouri rate (12.6%). The median household income is $68,464.
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| Measure | Value | Missouri | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 82,735 | 6,191,814 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $68,464 | $70,702 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 13.9% | 12.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 14.0% | 15.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 7.4% | 8.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.1% | 32.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $220,700 | $230,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $881 | $1,033 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 45.5% | 45.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 37.1 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Alexander County, Illinois
- Union County, Illinois
- Bollinger County
- Perry County
- Scott County
- Stoddard County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.