Demographics in Cape Girardeau, MO

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Cape Girardeau?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

40,047

Male

19,228

48.0%

Female

20,819

52.0%

Median Age

34.2

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

76.5%

Black

15.1%

Hispanic

3.4%

Asian

2.6%

Two or More

4.6%

Other

1.0%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

22.4%

High School or Higher

40.3%

Foreign Born

3.8%

Veterans

5.2%

Married

34.0%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Cape Girardeau, MO has a population of 40,047 with a median age of 34.2. The racial makeup is 76.5% White, 3.4% Hispanic, 15.1% Black, 2.6% Asian. About 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 3.8%.