Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
Total Population: 82,180
County Seat: Jackson
Median Home Value
$208,300
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$68,912
Across all households
Median Age
37 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
33.9%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
21.5%
65 Years and Over
17.2%
Male
48.9%
Female
51.1%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.4%
No Health Insurance
7.1%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
92.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
33.9%
Enrolled in College (18+)
12.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$68,912
Mean Household Income
$88,767
Per Capita Income
$35,924
Unemployment Rate (16+)
2.9%
In Labor Force (19–64)
79.9%
SNAP / Food Stamps
9.7%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$208,300
Median Rent
$881/mo
Total Housing Units
35,892
Owner-Occupied
66.0%
Renter-Occupied
34.0%
Vacancy Rate
9.3%
Married Couple Households
49.0%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.4%
Male Householder, No Partner
16.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
26.7%
Average Household Size
2.41
Broadband Internet Access
89.6%
Housing Built Since 2010
10.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29031.