Cape Girardeau County's 2026 population is estimated at 84,754, reflecting a 0.65% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Cape Girardeau County is the 14th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 75,905 and has grown 11.66% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.1 years
Female: 38 years
Male: 36.4 years
There are 65,078 adults, (14,766 of whom are seniors) in Cape Girardeau County.
Female: 42,321 (51.2%)
Male: 40,414 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Cape Girardeau County includes 84.56% White, 7.38% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69,959 | 84.56% |
| Black or African American | 6,109 | 7.38% |
| Two or more races | 4,342 | 5.25% |
| Asian | 1,361 | 1.65% |
| Other race | 621 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 255 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 88 | 0.11% |
Cape Girardeau County 's average per capita income is $44,725. Household income levels show a median of $68,464. The poverty rate stands at 13.95%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,976 | $118,720 |
| Families | $91,742 | $108,453 |
| Households | $68,464 | $89,147 |
| Non Families | $34,392 | $56,755 |
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