Cape Girardeau, MO-IL

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population

98,169

2024 Median Age

0.262% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

14.2%

0.368% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$66,759

0.755% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$208,400

6.76% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

49,130

1.12% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL are Southeast Missouri State University (2,475 degrees awarded in 2024), Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center (92 degrees), and Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences (78 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL was $208,400, and the homeownership rate was 68.9%.

Most people in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL was 2 cars per household.

Cape Girardeau, MO-IL borders Paducah, KY-IL and Sikeston, MO.

United States Illinois Missouri

Population & Diversity

Cape Girardeau, MO-IL is home to a population of 98.2k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.15% of Cape Girardeau, MO-IL residents were born outside of the country (2.11k people).

In 2024, there were 10.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (82.1k people) in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.99k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2024 Citizenship

98.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.6% of Cape Girardeau, MO-IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
82.1k ± 361
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.8k ± 472
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
2.99k ± 467

2.7%

Hispanic Population

2.65k people

2.7% of the people in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL are hispanic (2.65k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
679,754 ± 19,874 people
India
191,166 ± 10,680 people
Poland
118,222 ± 8,415 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 679,754 Illinois residents, followed by India with 191,166 and Poland with 118,222.

Foreign-Born Population

2.15%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.11k people

2.04%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.99k people

As of 2024, 2.15% of Cape Girardeau, MO-IL residents (2.11k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL was 2.04%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,247 ± 264
Gulf War (2001-)
951 ± 231
Gulf War (1990s)
675 ± 171

Cape Girardeau, MO-IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.36 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL.

Health

92.5% of the population of Cape Girardeau, MO-IL has health coverage, with 50.2% on employee plans, 14.5% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.5% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1,264 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1189 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

1,264 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,264 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Illinois in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 23.3% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.48%

Uninsured

50.2%

Employer Coverage

14.5%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

1.5%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL declined by 0.381% from 7.5% to 7.48%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Cape Girardeau, MO-IL employs 49.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL were Health Care & Social Assistance (8,506 people), Retail Trade (5,994 people), and Educational Services (5,245 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($103,171), Information ($64,531), and Wholesale Trade ($63,390).

Employment

Occupations

49.1k

2024 Value

± 1,715

1.12%

1 Year growth

± 4.91%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL grew at a rate of 1.12%, from 48.6k employees to 49.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,370 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,135 people), and Management Occupations (4,425 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cape Girardeau, MO-IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

49.1k

2024 Value

± 1,715

1.12%

1 Year growth

± 4.91%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL grew at a rate of 1.12%, from 48.6k employees to 49.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,506 people), Retail Trade (5,994 people), and Educational Services (5,245 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cape Girardeau, MO-IL, though some of these residents may live in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,348

Median earning men ± $2,338

$33,014

Median earning women ± $1,902

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($74,615), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,453), and Wholesale Trade ($64,597).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,754), Wholesale Trade ($48,917), and Public Administration ($41,804).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

167
Other Services (except Public Administration)
160
Retail Trade
155
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$594k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$225k
Manufacturing
$197k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois and Missouri went to Kamala Harris with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.932%).

Josh Hawley, Eric Schmitt, Dick Durbin, and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri and Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri and Illinois is currently represented by 25 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Cape Girardeau, MO-IL. Showing the available data for Illinois and Missouri.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.7%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (0.932%)
Independent Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois and Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri and Illinois

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri and Illinois.

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Josh Hawley, Eric Schmitt, Dick Durbin, and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Missouri and Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri and Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL awarded 2,735 degrees. The student population of Cape Girardeau, MO-IL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3,972 male students and 6,021 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL are White (1,860 and 82.4%), Black or African American (187 and 8.28%), Two or More Races (88 and 3.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (68 and 3.01%).

The largest universities in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL by number of degrees awarded are Southeast Missouri State University (2,475 and 90.5%), Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center (92 and 3.36%), and Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences (78 and 2.85%).

The most popular majors in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL are General Computer & Information Sciences (379 and 13.9%), General Business Administration & Management (192 and 7.02%), and Registered Nursing (125 and 4.57%).

The median tuition costs are $10,392 for private four year colleges, and $8,559 and $8,559 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 9,993 (39.7% men and 60.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 9,993 students enrolled in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL, 39.7% men and 60.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,828 records, of which 62.8% were women and 37.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
145 degrees awarded
General Studies
116 degrees awarded
General Psychology
98 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL was General Business Administration & Management with 145 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southeast Missouri State University
2,475 degrees awarded
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center
92 degrees awarded
Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences
78 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southeast Missouri State University with 2,475 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 1,126 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL, which is 0.7 times less than the 1,609 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,860 degrees mean that there were 9.95 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 187 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($10,392) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,344) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,971) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL was $208,400 in 2024, which is 0.626 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $195,200 to $208,400, a 6.76% increase. The homeownership rate in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL is 68.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$208,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,850

$26,386

Median Property Taxes

±$1,156

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cape Girardeau, MO-IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.9%

Homeownership

2024

63.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 68.9% of the housing units in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,759

Median Household Income

± $2,991

38.3k

Number of Households

± 1,488

In 2024, the median household income of the 38.3k households in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL declined from $66,759 from the previous year's value of $67,267.

The following chart displays the households in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cape Girardeau, MO-IL is from Illinois.

0.467

2024 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.469

2023 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2024, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.49% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (80.7%)
Worked At Home (9.07%)
Carpooled (7.4%)

In 2024, 80.7% of workers in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.07%) and those who carpooled to work (7.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.86% of the workforce in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL (13.3k out of 94.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.