Cape Girardeau County, MO

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2021 Population

81,086

2.86% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.7

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

14.4%

8.67% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$59,252

10.2% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$167,100

2.89% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

40,568

4.71% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Cape Girardeau County, MO had a population of 81.1k people with a median age of 36.7 and a median household income of $59,252. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Cape Girardeau County, MO grew from 78,834 to 81,086, a 2.86% increase and its median household income grew from $53,776 to $59,252, a 10.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cape Girardeau County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.36%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.19%), White (Hispanic) (1.62%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.49%).

None of the households in Cape Girardeau County, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Cape Girardeau County, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cape Girardeau County, MO are Southeast Missouri State University (2,363 degrees awarded in 2021), Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center (125 degrees), and Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences (85 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Cape Girardeau County, MO was $167,100, and the homeownership rate was 68.5%.

Most people in Cape Girardeau County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Cape Girardeau County, MO was 2 cars per household.

Cape Girardeau County, MO borders Alexander County, IL, Union County, IL, Bollinger County, MO, Perry County, MO, Scott County, MO, and Stoddard County, MO.

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Population & Diversity

Cape Girardeau County, MO is home to a population of 81.1k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.57% of Cape Girardeau County, MO residents were born outside of the country (2.08k people).

In 2021, there were 11.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (69.1k people) in Cape Girardeau County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.97k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.59k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

98%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of Cape Girardeau County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Cape Girardeau County, MO was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cape Girardeau County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cape Girardeau County, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
69.1k ± 243
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.97k ± 361
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.59k ± 476

2.49%

Hispanic Population

2.02k people

2.49% of the people in Cape Girardeau County, MO are hispanic (2.02k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cape Girardeau County, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
38,663 ± 4,812 people
India
21,758 ± 3,615 people
China
18,328 ± 3,319 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 38,663 Missouri residents, followed by India with 21,758 and China with 18,328.

Foreign-Born Population

2.57%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.08k people

2.79%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.2k people

As of 2021, 2.57% of Cape Girardeau County, MO residents (2.08k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cape Girardeau County, MO was 2.79%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cape Girardeau County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,842 ± 260
Gulf War (2001-)
881 ± 226
Gulf War (1990s)
633 ± 204

Cape Girardeau County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.09 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cape Girardeau County, MO employs 40.6k people. The largest industries in Cape Girardeau County, MO are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,678 people), Retail Trade (5,069 people), and Educational Services (4,962 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($64,327), Wholesale Trade ($55,054), and Manufacturing ($52,054).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,079. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

40.6k

2021 Value

± 1,592

4.71%

1 Year growth

± 5.31%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cape Girardeau County, MO grew at a rate of 4.71%, from 38.7k employees to 40.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cape Girardeau County, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,020 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,177 people), and Management Occupations (3,687 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cape Girardeau County, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

40.6k

2021 Value

± 1,592

4.71%

1 Year growth

± 5.31%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cape Girardeau County, MO grew at a rate of 4.71%, from 38.7k employees to 40.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cape Girardeau County, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,678 people), Retail Trade (5,069 people), and Educational Services (4,962 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cape Girardeau County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Cape Girardeau County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,809

Median earning men ± $2,139

$27,193

Median earning women ± $1,391

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($64,306), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,273), and Wholesale Trade ($62,937).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,818), Public Administration ($38,346), and Information ($37,344).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,119
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
709
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
541
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$785k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$713k
Manufacturing
$255k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$24.9B
Kansas
$14.6B
Texas
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Cape Girardeau County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 71.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (71.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.29%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Cape Girardeau County, MO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Cape Girardeau County, MO awarded 2,630 degrees. The student population of Cape Girardeau County, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,953 male students and 6,353 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cape Girardeau County, MO are White (2,087 and 86.6%), followed by Black or African American (195 and 8.09%), Hispanic or Latino (43 and 1.78%), and Two or More Races (41 and 1.7%).

The largest universities in Cape Girardeau County, MO by number of degrees awarded are Southeast Missouri State University (2,363 and 89.8%), Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center (125 and 4.75%), and Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences (85 and 3.23%).

The most popular majors in Cape Girardeau County, MO are General Business Administration & Management (153 and 5.82%), Registered Nursing (150 and 5.7%), and General Studies (132 and 5.02%).

The median tuition costs in Cape Girardeau County, MO are $11,691 for private four year colleges, and $7,461 and $14,031 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Cape Girardeau County, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 10,306 (38.4% men and 61.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 10,306 students enrolled in Cape Girardeau County, MO, 38.4% men and 61.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,951 records, of which 63.1% were women and 36.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
110 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
105 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
132 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cape Girardeau County, MO was General Business Administration & Management with 110 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Cape Girardeau County, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southeast Missouri State University
2,363 degrees awarded
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center
125 degrees awarded
Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences
85 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southeast Missouri State University with 2,363 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 938 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cape Girardeau County, MO, which is 0.554 times less than the 1,692 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,087 degrees mean that there were 10.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 195 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,691) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,254) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($918) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.644% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.544% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (844k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cape Girardeau County, MO was $167,100 in 2021, which is 0.682 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $162,400 to $167,100, a 2.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Cape Girardeau County, MO is 68.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Cape Girardeau County, MO have an average commute time of 20.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cape Girardeau County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cape Girardeau County, MO is $59,252. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Cape Girardeau County, MO was Census Tract 8806 with a value of $71,484, followed by Census Tract 8801 and Census Tract 8812, with respective values of $68,715 and $66,276.

In 2022, 13.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cape Girardeau County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.626%.

Housing

Property

$167,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,412

$21,186

Median Property Taxes

±$1,037

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cape Girardeau County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cape Girardeau County, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.5%

Homeownership

2021

67.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.5% of the housing units in Cape Girardeau County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cape Girardeau County, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8806
Census Tract 8801
Census Tract 8812

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cape Girardeau County, MO was Census Tract 8806 with a value of $71,484, followed by Census Tract 8801 and Census Tract 8812, with respective values of $68,715 and $66,276.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Cape Girardeau County, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,252

Median Household Income

± $2,568

30.9k

Number of Households

± 1,360

In 2021, the median household income of the 30.9k households in Cape Girardeau County, MO grew to $59,252 from the previous year's value of $53,776.

The following chart displays the households in Cape Girardeau County, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cape Girardeau County, MO is from Missouri.

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2021, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0667% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.3%)
Carpooled (9.39%)
Worked At Home (6.31%)

In 2021, 81.3% of workers in Cape Girardeau County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.39%) and those who worked at home (6.31%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cape Girardeau County, MO have a shorter commute time (20.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.87% of the workforce in Cape Girardeau County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cape Girardeau County, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cape Girardeau County, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cape Girardeau County, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cape Girardeau County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.626%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cape Girardeau County, MO (11.2k out of 77.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cape Girardeau County, MO is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 13.9% of the children was living in poverty in Cape Girardeau County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 362 in Cape Girardeau County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 91.2 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.7% of the population of Cape Girardeau County, MO has health coverage, with 54.7% on employee plans, 10.6% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 2.14% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cape Girardeau County, MO see 1127 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.178% increase from the previous year (1125 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1325 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 340 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,127 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cape Girardeau County, MO

Primary care physicians in Cape Girardeau County, MO see an average of 1,127 patients per year. This represents a 0.178% increase from the previous year (1,125 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cape Girardeau County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 24.7% between 18 and 34 years, 35.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.29%

Uninsured

54.7%

Employer Coverage

10.6%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

2.14%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cape Girardeau County, MO declined by 4.87% from 7.66% to 7.29%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cape Girardeau County, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 69.8 in Cape Girardeau County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cape Girardeau County, MO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.3% in Cape Girardeau County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cape Girardeau County, MO.

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