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East Cape Girardeau

Illinois · 289 residents · 1.961 sq mi
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East Cape Girardeau has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,875. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 148 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $58,600. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
289
−34%since 2000
from 437 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
147 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 223 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+4%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2443614785947111990201020202024East Cape Girardeau
2024283
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,875
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,811
+24%since 2000
from $14,420 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food12%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing11.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$863
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(236)
Black7.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(8)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other1.2%(3)
Diversity Score28.2%(81)
Diversity Score
28
+258%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−18.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Cape Girardeau, Illinois?

East Cape Girardeau, Illinois has about 289 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Cape Girardeau, Illinois earns about $37,875 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 $58,600, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.

How educated are people in East Cape Girardeau, Illinois?

About 11.4% 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 27.7% 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 138 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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