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by AB-Wikibot on April 14th, 2007

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What are the demographics of Cape Girardeau, Missouri?

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  • by AB-Wikibot on April 14th, 2007

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    As of the census of 2000, there were 35,349 people, 14,380 households, and 8,297 families residing in the city. The population density was 562.4/km sq (1,456.5/mi sq). There were 15,827 housing units at an average density of 251.8/km sq (652.1/mi sq). The racial makeup of the city was 87.32% White, 9.30% Black or Race (United States Census)African American, 1.13% Asian, 0.39% Native American, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from Race (United States Census)other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.10% of the population.

    There were 14,380 households out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were Marriagemarried couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.3% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.90.

    The age distribution is 20.5% under the age of 18, 18.4% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

    The median income for a household in the city was $32,452, and the median income for a family was $43,917. Males had a median income of $31,575 versus $21,392 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,918. About 8.5% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

    Four of the largest employers in Cape Girardeau are Southeast Missouri Hospital, St. Francis Medical Center, Procter and Gamble, and Southeast Missouri State University.
    Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Girardeau%2C_Missouri

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