CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8814
Missouri · Cape Girardeau County · 2,105 residents · 9.134 sq mi
Notable rankings
#14lowest low income in MO#356 US$18,586#23highest high poverty in MO#1285 US46.8%#24lowest short commute in MO#860 US12.4 min#39lowest low broadband in MO#1726 US70.0%TRACT SHAPE · Cape Girardeau County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 8814 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,586. Population has declined 9% since 2020. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 46.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 73% less than the Cape Girardeau County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
24% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,105
−9%since 2020
from 2,312 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
230 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 253 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
−4%since 2020
from 45.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$18,586
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $17,060 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,140
−13%since 2020
from $15,157 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
+12%since 2020
from 0.431 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.4%
Professional, scientific, technical13.4%
Retail trade9.2%
Information5.6%
Other services3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$104,800
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$720
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $585 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
76.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.8%
+18.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(1,370)
Black34.9%(807)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(82)
Diversity Score65.7%(1,518)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(1,294)
Black29.5%(620)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.1%(191)
Diversity Score65.9%(1,387)
Diversity Score
66
Unchangedsince 2020
from 66 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.1%
−17.6 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
12.4 min
−40%since 2020
from 20.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.3%
+17.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.6%
−15.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
29.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.4%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
Female
50.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
45.5%
+21.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 97.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% 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 2,105 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 $18,586 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 $104,800, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.8% 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 46.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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