Cape Girardeau County, MO — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
82,180
Male
40,147
48.9%
Female
42,033
51.1%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
2.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher21.9%
High School or Higher42.6%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.3%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
4.6%
Married
41.2%
Cape Girardeau County, MO has a population of 82,180 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 37.0 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 85.4% of the population. 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 2.4% of residents are foreign-born.