Cape Girardeau County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$68,912
Per Capita Income
$35,924
Poverty Rate
14.1%
SNAP Recipients
9.7%
Gini Index
0.460
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.0%
$25K–$50K19.3%
$50K–$75K17.1%
$75K–$100K14.6%
$100K–$150K17.7%
$150K–$200K6.7%
$200K+6.6%
The median household income in Cape Girardeau County, MO is $68,912 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $35,924. 14.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 9.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.460 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).