CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8812
Missouri · Cape Girardeau County · 6,564 residents · 4.494 sq mi
Notable rankings
#74highest population in MO6,564#93lowest short commute in MO15.2 min#336lowest low rent burden in MO23.8%#338highest per-capita income in MO$47,790TRACT SHAPE · Cape Girardeau County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 8812 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,639. Population has declined 10% since 2020. Median home value is $220,300.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,564
−10%since 2020
from 7,273 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,461 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 1,618 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
+6%since 2020
from 38.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,639
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,583 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,790
+45%since 2020
from $33,061 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
+21%since 2020
from 0.405 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.8%
Public administration11.3%
Information9.8%
Wholesale trade3.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
Retail trade2.3%
Finance & insurance2.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
Construction1%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$220,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $155,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$997
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,008 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+22%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(5,701)
Black10%(728)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(467)
Asian2.7%(194)
Other2.5%(183)
Diversity Score46.3%(3,364)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(4,681)
Black21.3%(1,400)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(320)
Asian0.6%(39)
Other1.9%(124)
Diversity Score55.4%(3,636)
Diversity Score
55
+20%since 2020
from 46 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.2 min
−12%since 2020
from 17.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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
2.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
Female
53.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
Foreign born
1.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% 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 6,564 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 $72,639 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 $220,300, and the typical rent is about $997 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.7% 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 6.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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