Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO

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2023 Population

120,147

0.325% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

37.5

0.267% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

14.2%

4.48% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$65,618

7.71% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$186,500

7.37% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

55,683

5.72% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO had a population of 120k people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $65,618. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO grew from 119,758 to 120,147, a 0.325% increase and its median household income grew from $60,921 to $65,618, a 7.71% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.06%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.52%), White (Hispanic) (1.26%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.14%).

3.26% of the households in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO 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.

99% of the residents in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO are Southeast Missouri State University (2,118 degrees awarded in 2022), Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center (111 degrees), and Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences (64 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO was $186,500, and the homeownership rate was 66.8%.

Most people in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO borders South & Southeast Illinois--Saline, Union & Massac Counties PUMA, IL, St. Francois, Washington, Perry & Ste. Genevieve Counties PUMA, MO, and Dunklin, Stoddard, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Mississippi & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO.

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Population & Diversity

Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO is home to a population of 120k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.87% of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (2.24k people).

In 2023, there were 9.19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (100k people) in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.24k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO are Spanish (1,620 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (222 households), and Japanese (197 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

60,763

Women

50.9%

58,609

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 119,372 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99%

2023 Citizenship

98.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99% of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
100k ± 313
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.9k ± 458
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.24k ± 566

2.75%

Hispanic Population

3.31k people

2.75% of the people in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO are hispanic (3.31k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
491 ± 543 people
Mexico
217 ± 361 people
Bangladesh
185 ± 334 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO was China, the natal country of 491 Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO residents, followed by Mexico with 217 and Bangladesh with 185.

Foreign-Born Population

1.87%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.24k people

1.91%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.29k people

As of 2023, 1.87% of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO residents (2.24k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO was 1.91%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,620 households (1.43%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
222 households (0.196%)
Japanese
197 households (0.174%)

3.26% of the households in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO was Spanish. 1.43% of the households in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,632 ± 328
Gulf War (2001-)
1,068 ± 229
Gulf War (1990s)
926 ± 227

Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO employs 55.7k people. The largest industries in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,180 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,061 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,910 people), and the highest paying industries are Employment services ($175,289), Advertising, public relations & related services ($154,258), and Furniture & home furnishings stores ($95,779).

Males in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,166. The income inequality in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.435, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,162

Women

50.6%

28,466

Men

49.4%

The workforce of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO in 2020 was 57,628 people, with 50.6% woman, and 49.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO.

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Occupations

55.7k

2022 Value

−5.72%

1 Year decline

± −5.72%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO declined at a rate of −5.72%, from 59.1k employees to 55.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO, are Cashiers (1,840 people), Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,657 people), and Cooks (1,617 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

55.7k

2022 Value

−5.72%

1 Year decline

± −5.72%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO declined at a rate of −5.72%, from 59.1k employees to 55.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,180 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,061 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,910 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,131

Median earning men ± $1,308

$32,368

Median earning women ± $1,251

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($78,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,985), and Wholesale Trade ($60,975).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,477), Wholesale Trade ($48,429), and Construction ($47,212).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

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

Missouri is currently represented by 8 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 & Scott Counties PUMA, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.1%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.797%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

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 over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO awarded 2,343 degrees. The student population of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4,101 male students and 6,230 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO are White (1,887 and 86.3%), followed by Black or African American (160 and 7.32%), Hispanic or Latino (43 and 1.97%), and Two or More Races (40 and 1.83%).

The largest universities in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Southeast Missouri State University (2,118 and 90.4%), Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center (111 and 4.74%), and Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences (64 and 2.73%).

The most popular majors in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO are Registered Nursing (136 and 5.8%), General Business Administration & Management (136 and 5.8%), and General Studies (118 and 5.04%).

The median tuition costs in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO are $11,124 for private four year colleges, and $7,761 and $14,331 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 10,331 (39.7% men and 60.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 10,331 students enrolled in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO, 39.7% men and 60.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,567 records, of which 62.7% were women and 37.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
104 degrees awarded
General Psychology
90 degrees awarded
General Studies
118 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO was General Biological Sciences with 104 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southeast Missouri State University
2,118 degrees awarded
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center
111 degrees awarded
Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences
64 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southeast Missouri State University with 2,118 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 802 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO, which is 0.52 times less than the 1,541 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,887 degrees mean that there were 11.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 160 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 ($11,124) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,254) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($918) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.901% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.797% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (30.9k), Some college (22.2k), and Bachelors Degree (16.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO was $186,500 in 2023, which is 0.615 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $173,700 to $186,500, a 7.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO is 66.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO is $65,618. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (West) PUMA, MO with a value of $140,160, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Southwest) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $117,140 and $116,966.

Housing

Property

$186,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,087

$31,889

Median Property Taxes

±$1,249

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 & Scott Counties PUMA, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.8%

Homeownership

2023

66.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 66.8% of the housing units in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (West) PUMA, MO with a value of $140,160, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Southwest) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $117,140 and $116,966.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$65,618

Median Household Income

± $2,195

47.7k

Number of Households

± 1,604

In 2023, the median household income of the 47.7k households in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO grew to $65,618 from the previous year's value of $60,921.

The following chart displays the households in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO 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

0.435

2022 Wage GINI in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO

In 2022, the income inequality in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO was 0.435 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.85% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (81.9%)
Carpooled (8.68%)
Worked At Home (6.85%)

In 2023, 81.9% of workers in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.68%) and those who worked at home (6.85%).

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

19.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.51% of the workforce in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO 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 & Scott Counties PUMA, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO (16.4k out of 116k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. 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 & Scott Counties PUMA, MO 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.4% of the population of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 50.6% on employee plans, 14.6% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.32% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1409 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.285% increase from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1617 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 433 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,409 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,409 patients per year. This represents a 0.285% increase from the previous year (1,405 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 23.3% between 18 and 34 years, 35.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.6%

Uninsured

50.6%

Employer Coverage

14.6%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.32%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties PUMA, MO grew by 3.59% from 8.3% to 8.6%.

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