Cape Girardeau County, Missouri's estimated 2024 population is 83,037 with a growth rate of 0.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cape Girardeau County, Missouri is the 14th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 75,905 and has seen a growth of 9.4% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 83,302 | 53 | 0.06% |
| 2028 | 83,249 | 53 | 0.06% |
| 2027 | 83,196 | 53 | 0.06% |
| 2026 | 83,143 | 53 | 0.06% |
| 2025 | 83,090 | 53 | 0.06% |
| 2024 | 83,037 | 53 | 0.06% |
| 2023 | 82,984 | 53 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 82,931 | 799 | 0.97% |
| 2021 | 82,132 | 311 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 81,821 | 2,850 | 3.61% |
| 2019 | 78,971 | 161 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 78,810 | 472 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 78,338 | -202 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 78,540 | 243 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 78,297 | 347 | 0.45% |
| 2014 | 77,950 | 455 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 77,495 | 419 | 0.54% |
| 2012 | 77,076 | 449 | 0.59% |
| 2011 | 76,627 | 722 | 0.95% |
| 2010 | 75,905 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 61,633 | 2,796 | 4.75% |
| 1980 | 58,837 | 9,487 | 19.22% |
| 1970 | 49,350 | 7,330 | 17.44% |
| 1960 | 42,020 | 3,623 | 9.44% |
| 1950 | 38,397 | 622 | 1.65% |
| 1940 | 37,775 | 4,572 | 13.77% |
| 1930 | 33,203 | 3,364 | 11.27% |
| 1920 | 29,839 | 2,218 | 8.03% |
| 1910 | 27,621 | 3,306 | 13.6% |
| 1900 | 24,315 | 2,255 | 10.22% |
| 1890 | 22,060 | 1,062 | 5.06% |
| 1880 | 20,998 | 3,440 | 19.59% |
| 1870 | 17,558 | 2,011 | 12.93% |
| 1860 | 15,547 | 1,635 | 11.75% |
| 1850 | 13,912 | 4,553 | 48.65% |
| 1840 | 9,359 | 1,914 | 25.71% |
| 1830 | 7,445 | 1,477 | 24.75% |
| 1820 | 5,968 | 2,080 | 53.5% |
| 1810 | 3,888 | -79,414 | -95.33% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70,305 | 86.05% |
| Black or African American | 6,185 | 7.57% |
| Two or more races | 3,303 | 4.04% |
| Asian | 1,269 | 1.55% |
| Other race | 463 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 94 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 84 | 0.1% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 31,578 | 2.47 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Married | 15,971 | 3.05 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Non Family | 11,731 | 1.38 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Female | 2,773 | 3.46 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
| Male | 1,103 | 3.17 | 79 | 21 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
67.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,892 | 5.48% |
| Associates Degree | 3,155 | 5.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,341 | 21.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,412 | 12.15% |
| High School Graduate | 16,570 | 31.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,415 | 2.68% |
| Some College | 10,999 | 20.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46,879 | 43,276 | 16,121 |
| Black | 3,197 | 2,817 | 570 |
| 2+ Races | 1,100 | 1,004 | 508 |
| Hispanic | 1,049 | 840 | 264 |
| Asian | 646 | 576 | 374 |
| Other Race | 325 | 325 | 72 |
| Islander | 84 | 74 | 0 |
| Native American | 47 | 46 | 36 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 76.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,294 | $56,642 | $45,315 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,222 | $69,435 | $49,460 |
| High School Graduate | $36,196 | $41,566 | $29,779 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,011 | $31,071 | $16,908 |
| Overall | $42,329 | $50,557 | $34,713 |
| Some College | $38,425 | $52,271 | $30,268 |
$42,329
Average Earnings
$50,557
Average Male
$34,713
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.21% of Cape Girardeau County, Missouri residents speak only English, while 3.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66,255 | 7,857 | 11.86% |
| Black | 5,694 | 1,976 | 34.7% |
| Multiple | 3,196 | 726 | 22.72% |
| Hispanic | 2,021 | 673 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 1,156 | 176 | 15.22% |
| Other | 421 | 22 | 5.23% |
| Native | 94 | 4 | 4.26% |
14.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.36%
Male Poverty Rate
15.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri is Black, with 34.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri is Native, with 4.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.26% |
| High School | 13.54% |
| Some College | 9.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 23.28% |
| Female Unemployed | 15.47% |
| Female Employed | 8.57% |
| Male Employed | 6.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,968 | $99,594 |
| Households | $65,070 | $82,247 |
| Married Families | $91,825 | $110,165 |
| Non Families | $32,399 | $50,058 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4,434
Number of Veterans
4,157
Male Veterans
277
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,867 |
| Second Gulf War | 887 |
| First Gulf War | 804 |
| Korea | 317 |
| World War II | 128 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 1,391 |
| 75+ | 1,167 |
| 35 to 54 | 968 |
| 55 to 64 | 609 |
| 18 to 34 | 299 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,012 | 7.09% |
| Black | 297 | 6.78% |
| 2+ Races | 77 | 4.38% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 3.66% |
| Other Race | 38 | 10.64% |
| Islander | 10 | 11.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.45%
Born in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
97.53%
Native Born
2.47%
Foreign Born
1.42%
Non Citizen
1.05%
Naturalized
97.53% of Cape Girardeau County, Missouri residents were born in the United States, with 71.45% having been born in Missouri. 1.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.