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Population Review

Census ACS · #409 MSA

Cape Girardeau Metro Area

The Cape Girardeau, Mo-Il Metropolitan Statistical Area has 97,813 residents across 2 states. The median household income is $67,267 and the median home value is $195,200.

97,813

Population

68

People / sq mi

$67,267

Median Income

$195,200

Median Home Value

The Cape Girardeau CBSA covers 1,432 sq mi of land at 68.3 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White85.2%
Black or African American8.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%

Economy & Income

$67,267

Median Household Income

$34,373

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Cape Girardeau metro's price level is 86.1 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 13.9% lower the US average. The local median income of $67,267 has the buying power of $78,147 in average-priced US metros.

86.1

Price Level (US = 100)

$78,147

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$67,267

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$195,200

Median Home Value

$864

Median Rent

67.9%

Homeownership

Education

91.7%

High School+

30.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.2%

Drive Alone

7.7%

Work From Home

21.4 min

Avg Commute

25.9%

Foreign Born

Cape Girardeau spans these states

Nearby metros

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Largest counties in Illinois

Part of Illinois

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Cape Girardeau, Mo-Il Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 97,813 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #409 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Cape Girardeau metro area is $67,267, with a per capita income of $34,373.

The Cape Girardeau, Mo-Il CBSA spans 2 states: Illinois, Missouri.

Data for the Cape Girardeau, Mo-Il CBSA (16020) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.