Cape Girardeau, Missouri Population 2022
Cape Girardeau is a city located in Cape Girardeau County Missouri. Cape Girardeau has a 2020 population of 42,917. Cape Girardeau is currently growing at a rate of 1.87% annually and its population has increased by 12.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 38,083 in 2010.
The average household income in Cape Girardeau is $65,427 with a poverty rate of 22.97%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $794 per month, and the median house value is $151,800. The median age in Cape Girardeau is 33.3 years, 31.8 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
Cape Girardeau Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cape Girardeauwas:
- White: 81.18%
- Black or African American: 12.81%
- Asian: 2.80%
- Two or more races: 2.56%
- Other race: 0.53%
- Native American: 0.11%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96,559 | -103 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 96,662 | -103 | -0.11% |
| 2019 | 96,765 | -103 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 96,868 | 49 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 96,819 | -290 | -0.30% |
| 2016 | 97,109 | -207 | -0.21% |
| 2015 | 97,316 | -89 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 97,405 | 228 | 0.23% |
| 2013 | 97,177 | -33 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 97,210 | 228 | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 96,982 | 535 | 0.55% |
| 2010 | 96,447 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,119 | 81.18% |
| Black or African American | 5,070 | 12.81% |
| Asian | 1,108 | 2.80% |
| Two or More Races | 1,014 | 2.56% |
| Some Other Race | 210 | 0.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.01% |
Cape Girardeau Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,260 | 2.41 | 53.1 |
| Non Family | 6,910 | 1.58 | 35.3 |
| Married | 5,965 | 3.01 | 78.9 |
| Female | 1,719 | 3.42 | 32.3 |
| Male | 666 | 2.95 | 61 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 664 | 2.77% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,386 | 5.77% |
| High School Graduate | 6,394 | 26.63% |
| Some College | 5,758 | 23.98% |
| Associates Degree | 1,416 | 5.90% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,840 | 20.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,556 | 14.81% |
Cape Girardeau Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,340 | 18,899 | 7,541 |
| Black | 2,449 | 2,077 | 345 |
| Hispanic | 564 | 381 | 75 |
| Asian | 391 | 362 | 272 |
| 2+ Races | 254 | 211 | 132 |
| Other Race | 129 | 104 | 31 |
| Native American | 42 | 42 | 31 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 73.81%.
$33,178
Average Earnings
$39,903
Average Male
$27,569
Average Female
Cape Girardeau Language by Age
Cape Girardeau Language
94.16% of Cape Girardeau residents speak only English, while 5.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.93% of the population.
Cape Girardeau Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,024 | 5,371 | 18.51% |
| Black | 4,703 | 1,654 | 35.17% |
| Asian | 1,039 | 679 | 65.35% |
| Hispanic | 1,135 | 518 | 45.64% |
| Multiple | 903 | 238 | 26.36% |
| Other | 23 | NaN% | |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 100.00% |
22.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.57%
Male Poverty Rate
24.25%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cape Girardeau
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cape Girardeau is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cape Girardeau is Multiple, with 26.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.59%.
Cape Girardeau Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Cape Girardeau Married by Age and Sex
Cape Girardeau Marriage
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 35-44.
Cape Girardeau Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,251 | 8.39% |
| Black | 184 | 5.30% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 8.83% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 2.55% |
Cape Girardeau Veterans by Education
9.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.3%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
67.34%
Born in Cape Girardeau
95.45%
Native Born
4.55%
Foreign Born
3.80%
Non Citizen
0.75%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.45% of Cape Girardeau residents were born in the United States, with 67.34% having been born in Missouri. 3.80% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 42,917 | 786 | 1.87% |
| 2021 | 42,131 | 786 | 1.90% |
| 2020 | 41,345 | 786 | 1.94% |
| 2019 | 40,559 | 786 | 1.98% |
| 2018 | 39,773 | 597 | 1.52% |
| 2017 | 39,176 | -99 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 39,275 | 109 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 39,166 | 170 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 38,996 | 174 | 0.45% |
| 2013 | 38,822 | 230 | 0.60% |
| 2012 | 38,592 | 194 | 0.51% |
| 2011 | 38,398 | 315 | 0.83% |
| 2010 | 38,083 | 2,734 | 0.75% |
| 2000 | 35,349 | 911 | 0.26% |
| 1990 | 34,438 | 77 | 0.02% |
| 1980 | 34,361 | 3,079 | 0.94% |
| 1970 | 31,282 | 6,335 | 2.29% |
| 1960 | 24,947 | 3,369 | 1.46% |
| 1950 | 21,578 | 2,152 | 1.06% |
| 1940 | 19,426 | 3,199 | 1.82% |
| 1930 | 16,227 | 5,975 | 4.70% |
| 1920 | 10,252 | 1,777 | 1.92% |
| 1910 | 8,475 | 3,660 | 5.82% |
| 1900 | 4,815 | 518 | 1.14% |
| 1890 | 4,297 | 408 | 1.00% |
| 1880 | 3,889 | 304 | 0.82% |
| 1870 | 3,585 | 922 | 3.02% |
| 1860 | 2,663 | 0.00% |