Cape Girardeau, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
40,047
Population
1,369/sq mi density
$54,870
Median Income
$33,295 per capita
$186,100
Home Value
$221,854 Zillow
$855
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
584
Violent Crime/100K
2,476 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,870 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$186,100 home value, $855/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
584 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
40,047
Census 2023
Population Density
1,369
per square mile
Land Area
28.5
square miles (73.8 km²)
Median Age
34.2 yrs
12% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 15% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
76.5%
Black
15%
Hispanic
3.4%
Asian
2.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.9% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.6%
Spanish
5.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.8%
Veterans
6.3%
5% above US avg (6%)
Disability
15.5%
19% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
91.2%
0% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
8.8%
2% above US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 40,047 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,369 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 28.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 34.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.0% |
| Female | 52.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.5% |
| Black or African American | 15.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.4% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
Language
| English Only | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 5.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.8% |
| Veterans | 6.3% |
| Disability | 15.5% |
| Health Insurance | 91.2% |
| Uninsured | 8.8% |
| Broadband Access | 87.2% |