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Cape Girardeau, Missouri, in Cape Girardeau county, is 100 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. The city contains a population of approximately 35,349.
In Cape Girardeau, about 45% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Cape Girardeau, which is home to many people who live alone.
The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.
In 2000, Cape Girardeau had a median family income of $43,917. Interestingly, lots of people in Cape Girardeau have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Cape Girardeau favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $61,775. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Cape Girardeau has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 57% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In Cape Girardeau, 92% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.
Cape Girardeau strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing Cape Girardeau to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
Ratings range from
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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