Cape Girardeau County Demographics
A map of Cape Girardeau County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 67,393 | 82.5% |
Black | 6,459 | 7.9% |
Multiracial | 3,938 | 4.8% |
Hispanic | 2,234 | 2.7% |
Asian | 1,300 | 1.6% |
Native American/Other | 386 | 0.5% |
Cape Girardeau County, Missouri had a population of 81,710 in 2020. It was 82.5% White, 7.9% Black, 1.6% Asian, 2.7% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cape Girardeau County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Cape Girardeau County is the 15th most populous county of the 115 counties in Missouri.
Cape Girardeau County's White Population
67,393 residents of Cape Girardeau County identify as White, or 82.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Cape Girardeau County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Cape Girardeau County is ranked #92 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Cape Girardeau County is more White than neighboring Scott County (80.4% White), and Alexander County (62.5% White). Cape Girardeau County is less White than neighboring Bollinger County (93.3% White), Perry County (93.1% White), and Union County (88.9% White).
Cape Girardeau County's Black Population
6,459 residents of Cape Girardeau County identify as Black, or 7.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cape Girardeau County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Cape Girardeau County is ranked #12 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Cape Girardeau County is more Black than neighboring Bollinger County (0.3% Black), Perry County (0.5% Black), and Union County (1.3% Black). Cape Girardeau County is less Black than neighboring Scott County (11.8% Black), and Alexander County (30.8% Black).
Cape Girardeau County's Asian Population
1,300 residents of Cape Girardeau County identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cape Girardeau County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Cape Girardeau County is ranked #15 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Cape Girardeau County is more Asian than neighboring Bollinger County (0.2% Asian), Scott County (0.4% Asian), Perry County (0.6% Asian), Alexander County (0.1% Asian), and Union County (0.4% Asian).
Cape Girardeau County's Hispanic Population
2,234 residents of Cape Girardeau County identify as Hispanic, or 2.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cape Girardeau County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Cape Girardeau County is ranked #32 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Cape Girardeau County is more Hispanic than neighboring Bollinger County (1.4% Hispanic), Scott County (2.5% Hispanic), Perry County (2% Hispanic), and Alexander County (1.6% Hispanic). Cape Girardeau County is less Hispanic than neighboring Union County (5% Hispanic).
Cape Girardeau County's Native American/Other Population
386 residents of Cape Girardeau County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cape Girardeau County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Cape Girardeau County is ranked #88 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Cape Girardeau County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Perry County (0.3% Native American/Other). Cape Girardeau County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alexander County (0.6% Native American/Other).
Cape Girardeau County's Multiracial Population
3,938 residents of Cape Girardeau County identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cape Girardeau County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 115 counties in Missouri, Cape Girardeau County is ranked #46 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Cape Girardeau County is more Multiracial than neighboring Bollinger County (4.2% Multiracial), Scott County (4.5% Multiracial), Perry County (3.4% Multiracial), Alexander County (4.5% Multiracial), and Union County (3.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.