Statistics for Cape Girardeau County
Latest official figures for Cape Girardeau County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 83,999 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 37.1 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 876 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 865 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 10.46 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 10.33 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 3.6 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 12.4 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 68,464 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 5,359.2 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | -0.2 % | 2024 |