Cape Girardeau, MO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Cape Girardeau, Missouri Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
40,100
Unemployment
4.6%
Poverty
22.9%
Median Home
$153,400
Median Income
$45,713
Median Rent
$762
Cape Girardeau SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9
Cape Girardeau, MO Crime Report
1,566
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,834.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
63.43%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Cape Girardeau / 100k People |
Missouri / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,566 | 3,834.0 | 3,073.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 362 | 886.3 | 542.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 4 | 9.8 | 11.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 35 | 85.7 | 74.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 281 | 688.0 | 413.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,204 | 2,947.7 | 2,531.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 179 | 438.2 | 378.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 892 | 2,183.9 | 1,759.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 133 | 325.6 | 393.2 | 246.0 |
Cape Girardeau, MO Cost Of Living
86
Cape Girardeau's Overall Cost Of Living
Cape Girardeau's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Cape Girardeau | Missouri | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 89 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 72 | 77 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 97 | 100 | |
Cape Girardeau, MO Photos
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Rankings for Cape Girardeau in Missouri
Map Of Cape Girardeau, MO
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Population over time in Cape Girardeau
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 40,100 | 2.0% |
| 2019 | 39,323 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 39,092 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 39,200 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 38,959 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 38,665 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 38,296 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 37,982 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 37,702 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 37,410 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Cape Girardeau
| Race | Cape Girardeau | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.2% | 78.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 12.6% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 2.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 4.3% | 18.2% |
Gender in Cape Girardeau
| Gender | Cape Girardeau | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.0% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Cape Girardeau for adults over 25
| Education | Cape Girardeau | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Cape Girardeau, Missouri
| Income | Cape Girardeau | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.4% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.7% | 4.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.6% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.0% | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.4% | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.5% | 14.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.7% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
