Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 82,735 (100%) |
| Population Density | 143 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 29 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $68,464 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,813 |
| Median Home Value | $220,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 36,086 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 21,666 (60.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10,788 (29.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,632 (10.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 32,454 |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Family Households | 19,645 (60.5%) |
The table below compares Cape Girardeau County to the other 115 counties and county equivalents in Missouri by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 15 | 88th |
| Population Density | # 16 | 87th |
| Median Household Income | # 25 | 79th |
| Per Capita Income | # 21 | 82nd |
| Diversity Index | # 23 | 81st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Missouri Census Data Comparison Tool.