Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

Total Population: 82,180

County Seat: Jackson

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)84.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)8.1%
Two or More Races3.1%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.4%
Other Race0.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

33.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

12.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.