Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau: The second-largest city in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It is located on the Mississippi River in the southeastern part of the state. Cape Girardeau is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Cape Girardeau History Museum and the Cape Girardeau Farmers' Market.
About
Cape Girardeau is a city located in the county of Cape Girardeau in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 37,941 and a population density of 504 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 41,588 inhabitants.
The city was created 231 years ago in 1792.
The city of Cape Girardeau is situated on the southeast bank of the Mississippi River in Southeast Missouri. At the 2020 census, the population was 39,540. The city is the economic center of rural Southeast Missouri and also an emerging college town as the home of Southeast Missouri State University.
Cape Girardeau is a thriving community with a rich history. From its earliest days as a frontier outpost, through its development into an important commercial hub along the Mississippi River, Cape Girardeau has always been a place where people come together to create something new and exciting.
Today, you can find many things to do and see in Cape Girardeau. You can explore our historic neighborhoods or visit one of our many museums or art galleries. You can take part in fun outdoor activities like hiking or biking on our bike trail or kayaking down our riverfront park along the Mighty Mississippi River. Or maybe you'd prefer to relax with some retail therapy at one of our many boutique stores or restaurants? Whatever it is you're looking for, we have it!
Quick Facts about Cape Girardeau
| Population : | 41,588 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Cape Girardeau County |
| Postal code : | 63701–63703, 63705 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 573 |
| Area : | 75.21 km2 |
| Named for : | Jean Baptiste de Girardot |
| Altitude : | 351 feet / 107 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1793 (231 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 20:34:34 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 553 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.77% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cape Girardeau is located at 37°18'21"N 89°31'5"W (37.3058800, -89.5181500).
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Official website of Cape Girardeau
Demographics
The population of Cape Girardeau increased by 8.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 37,941 | - | census |
| 2011 | 38,398 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 38,592 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 38,822 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 38,996 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 39,166 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 39,275 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 39,176 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 39,773 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 40,559 | 1.94% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 41,588 | 2.47% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 14,389 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,953 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,646 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,953 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.7% |
| White only, percent : | 74.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 10.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 10.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 68.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 722 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.5% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $201,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,496 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $558 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $982 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,288 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.27 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 38.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 73.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,297 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 772,699 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,150 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 59,472 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,170 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $70,348 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $36,136 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,146 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 542 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 449 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 261 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 829 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 101 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 947 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,999.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.79 |
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People born in Cape Girardeau (57)
People born in Cape Girardeau, including radio talk show host, commentator, author, and television personality Rush Limbaugh, musician and songwriter Billy Swan, astronaut Linda M. Godwin, .
List
- Tony Spinner (American musician) he was born in 09/06/1963
- Chic Hecht (American politician (1928-2006)) he was born in 17/08/1928
- William Thornton Blue (American musician) he was born in 31/01/1902
- Lou Hobbs (American musician) he was born in 11/10/1941
- A. J. Ellis (Major League Baseball catcher in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization) he was born in 09/04/1981
- Adam Waleskowski (American-German basketball player) he was born in 19/11/1982
- Daizee Haze (American professional wrestler) she was born in 11/05/1983
- Keith Waleskowski (American basketball player) he was born in 26/08/1980
- Alfred C. Sikes (American government official) he was born in 16/12/1939
- David Limbaugh (American lawyer and political commentator) he was born in 11/12/1952
- Elam Vangilder (American baseball player) he was born in 23/04/1896
- H.H. Lewis (American poet) he was born in 13/01/1901
- Jason Crowell (American politician) he was born in 03/02/1972
- Jeffrey Alexander Sterling (American CIA officer) he was born in 01/01/2000
- John Locke Scripps (American lawyer and journalist) he was born in 27/02/1818
- John Watkins Oliver (United States federal judge) he was born in 17/12/1914
- Johnny Pott (professional golfer) he was born in 06/11/1935
- Joseph Cable (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 01/01/1848
Schools in Cape Girardeau
College & universities near Cape Girardeau, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179557 | Southeast Missouri State University | Cape Girardeau (MO) | 63701 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cape Girardeau, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Cape Girardeau
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau Post Office | Cape Girardeau (MO) | 63701 |
Other cities in Cape Girardeau County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cape Girardeau County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 14,699 | City in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States |
| Delta | 421 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Gordonville | 367 | Human settlement in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Whitewater | 123 | Village in the United States |
| Allenville | 118 | Human settlement in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Pocahontas | 104 | Town in Missouri |
| Old Appleton | 82 | Village in the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Cape Girardeau distances to largest Missouri cities
