Cape Girardeau, MO Demographics

A map of Cape Girardeau's Population by Race

Cape Girardeau, Missouri had a population of 39,540 in 2020. It was 73.8% White, 14.4% Black, 2.6% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 5.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cape Girardeau, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Cape Girardeau is the 17th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Cape Girardeau's White Population

29,166 residents of Cape Girardeau identify as White, or 73.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Cape Girardeau roughly similar to the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Cape Girardeau is ranked #951 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Cape Girardeau is less White than neighboring East Cape Girardeau (81.7% White), Scott City (92% White), Dutchtown (92% White), Gordonville (92.8% White), and Jackson (89.3% White).

Cape Girardeau's Black Population

5,682 residents of Cape Girardeau identify as Black, or 14.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cape Girardeau roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Cape Girardeau is ranked #88 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Cape Girardeau is more Black than neighboring East Cape Girardeau (7.3% Black), Scott City (0.9% Black), Dutchtown (0% Black), Gordonville (0.3% Black), and Jackson (2.6% Black).

Cape Girardeau's Asian Population

1,015 residents of Cape Girardeau identify as Asian, or 2.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cape Girardeau roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Cape Girardeau is ranked #75 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Cape Girardeau is more Asian than neighboring East Cape Girardeau (0.3% Asian), Scott City (0.2% Asian), Dutchtown (0% Asian), Gordonville (0.5% Asian), and Jackson (1% Asian).

Cape Girardeau's Hispanic Population

1,466 residents of Cape Girardeau identify as Hispanic, or 3.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cape Girardeau roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Cape Girardeau is ranked #276 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Cape Girardeau is more Hispanic than neighboring East Cape Girardeau (2.8% Hispanic), Scott City (2.3% Hispanic), Dutchtown (1.2% Hispanic), Gordonville (1.1% Hispanic), and Jackson (1.9% Hispanic).

Cape Girardeau's Native American/Other Population

204 residents of Cape Girardeau 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 roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Cape Girardeau is ranked #570 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Cape Girardeau is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Cape Girardeau (0% Native American/Other), Scott City (0.3% Native American/Other), and Jackson (0.4% Native American/Other). Cape Girardeau is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dutchtown (2.5% Native American/Other), and Gordonville (1.8% Native American/Other).

Cape Girardeau's Multiracial Population

2,007 residents of Cape Girardeau identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cape Girardeau roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Cape Girardeau is ranked #459 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Cape Girardeau is more Multiracial than neighboring Scott City (4.3% Multiracial), Dutchtown (4.3% Multiracial), Gordonville (3.5% Multiracial), and Jackson (4.8% Multiracial). Cape Girardeau is less Multiracial than neighboring East Cape Girardeau (8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.