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Population Review

Cape Girardeau city, MO — Population & Demographics

Cape Girardeau city, MO has a population of 40,047. The median household income is $54,870 and the median age is 34.2.

40,047

Population

$54,870

Median Income

$186,100

Median Home Value

34.2

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White76.5%
Black or African American15.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$54,870

Median Household Income

$33,295

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$186,100

Median Home Value

$855

Median Rent

52.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.6%

High School+

36.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.2%

Drive Alone

7.1%

Work From Home

15.8 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Cape Girardeau city, MO has a population of 40,047 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Cape Girardeau city, MO is $54,870, with 9.9% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Cape Girardeau city, MO is $186,100, with median rent at $855.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.