Economy & Jobs — Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $55,658 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$62,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,295 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 20,990 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 32.3% |
| Arts Food | 14.6% |
| Retail | 13.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 88 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 75 |
| Insurance Agencies | 73 |
| Physician Offices | 56 |
| Commercial Banks | 41 |
| Gas Stations | 37 |
| Law Offices | 37 |
| Dental Offices | 31 |
| Auto Repair | 26 |
| Real Estate Offices | 22 |
| Beauty Salons | 19 |
| Hotels Motels | 18 |
| Coffee Shops | 18 |
| Accounting Firms | 17 |
| Home Health | 17 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
