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Cape Girardeau County, MO: growth, migration and housing
Cape Girardeau County has 83,999 residents, up 2.7% since 2020 (+0.7% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,933 households moved in and 1,995 moved out (-62 net), while a net $17.5M of income left. Median household income is $68,464, the median home $220,700 and median rent $881 a month.
In Missouri: 46th of 115 counties for 5-year population growth · 74th of 115 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 25th of 115 counties for median household income · 22nd of 115 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Cape Girardeau County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Scott County, MO | 282 | $12.3M |
| Bollinger County, MO | 116 | $4.6M |
| St. Louis County, MO | 91 | $5.7M |
| Perry County, MO | 76 | $3.9M |
| Stoddard County, MO | 74 | $3.0M |
| St. Charles County, MO | 46 | $2.7M |
| Jefferson County, MO | 44 | $2.0M |
| Alexander County, IL | 38 | $1.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Cape Girardeau County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Scott County, MO | 275 | $13.1M |
| St. Louis County, MO | 122 | $8.0M |
| Bollinger County, MO | 107 | $4.0M |
| St. Louis city, MO | 73 | $3.8M |
| Perry County, MO | 62 | $3.2M |
| Stoddard County, MO | 47 | $2.3M |
| Jefferson County, MO | 45 | $2.8M |
| St. Charles County, MO | 34 | $2.2M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.