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East Cape Girardeau

Illinois · 385 residents · 1.961 sq mi
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East Cape Girardeau has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,813. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $69,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
385
−12%since 2000
from 437 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
196 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 223 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+6%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2443614785947111990201020202024East Cape Girardeau
2024283
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,813
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,515
+49%since 2000
from $14,420 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,900
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.6%
−33.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+46%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(420)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(10)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(34)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(365)
Black3.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(12)
Diversity Score15.2%(58)
Diversity Score
15
+93%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.7%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Cape Girardeau, Illinois?

East Cape Girardeau, Illinois has about 385 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Cape Girardeau, Illinois?

The typical household in East Cape Girardeau, Illinois earns about $42,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Cape Girardeau, Illinois expensive?

In East Cape Girardeau, Illinois, the median home is worth about $69,900, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in East Cape Girardeau, Illinois?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in East Cape Girardeau, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Cape Girardeau, Illinois?

About 6.4% of people in East Cape Girardeau, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Cape Girardeau, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, East Cape Girardeau, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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