CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8801
Missouri · Cape Girardeau County · 6,354 residents · 168.513 sq mi
Notable rankings
#101highest population in MO6,354#108lowest low rent burden in MO12.0%#265lowest low density in MO37.71/sq mi#288lowest low poverty in MO5.0%TRACT SHAPE · Cape Girardeau County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 8801 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,625. Population has grown 16% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $246,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the Cape Girardeau County median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,354
+16%since 2020
from 5,483 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
38 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 33 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+4%since 2020
from 38.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$85,625
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,589 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,364
+40%since 2020
from $26,674 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
+25%since 2020
from 0.312 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.7%
Retail trade12.6%
Wholesale trade8.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
Construction4%
Other services3.4%
Finance & insurance3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
Public administration2.3%
Education & health services0.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$246,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $158,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$859
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $840 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 87.9% in 2020
11.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+14%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(5,216)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(134)
Asian0%(2)
Other2.1%(114)
Diversity Score11.7%(644)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(5,918)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(436)
Diversity Score16%(1,015)
Diversity Score
16
+36%since 2020
from 12 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.2 min
−13%since 2020
from 30.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 72.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Female
48.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 99.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 6,354 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $85,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $246,800, and the typical rent is about $859 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.6% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 5.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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