Cape Girardeau city, Missouri
Official LSAD Designation: Cape Girardeau city • Census GEOID: 2911242
• Cape Girardeau County / Scott County
Cape Girardeau city is an incorporated city in Cape Girardeau County, Scott County, Missouri. According to official records from the Census (2025), Cape Girardeau city had an estimated population of 40,977 residents. Official Census Bureau geographic records classify this community under LSAD designation Cape Girardeau city (GEOID 2911242).
Local Government Administration U.S. Census Bureau GMAF
City Of Cape Girardeau
Municipal
Official Title:
Mayor
Address:
401 INDEPENDENCE ST, CAPE GIRARDEAU MO 63703-6224
County Of Cape Girardeau
County
Official Title:
County Clerk
Address:
1 BARTON SQ, STE 301, JACKSON MO 63755-1894
Civic & Statistical Snapshot
| Category | Estimate | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 40,977 | 2025 |
| Median Household Income | $55,658 | 2020-2024 |
| Median Home Value | $196,300 | 2020-2024 |
| Land Area | 29.27 sq mi | Gazetteer (2026) |
| Civic & Public Services | Hospitals, Libraries, Colleges | CMS / IMLS / IPEDS |
| Schools & Districts | NCES Directory Listings | Provided by k12guides.com |
| Nearby Airports | Landing Facilities | Provided by airport-data.com |
| Climate & Weather | NOAA 30-Year Normals | 1991–2020 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).