Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO

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2021 Population

130,005

0.349% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

N/A Median Age

341.7

N/A 1-year N/A

2021 Poverty Rate

15%

8.56% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$55,590

9.41% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$153,300

5.07% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

59,063

2.49% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO had a population of 130k people with a median age of 342 and a median household income of $55,590. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO grew from 129,553 to 130,005, a 0.349% increase and its median household income grew from $50,808 to $55,590, a 9.41% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.77%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.39%), White (Hispanic) (1.66%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.04%).

3.06% of the households in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO are Southeast Missouri State University (2,363 degrees awarded in 2021), Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center (125 degrees), and Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences (85 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO was $153,300, and the homeownership rate was 69%.

Most people in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO borders South & Southeast Illinois PUMA, IL, St. Francois, Washington, Perry & Ste. Genevieve Counties PUMA, MO, Dunklin, Stoddard, New Madrid, Pemiscot & Mississippi Counties PUMA, MO, and Butler, Ripley, Wayne, Madison, Iron, Reynolds & Carter Counties PUMA, MO.

United States Missouri

Population & Diversity

Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO is home to a population of 130k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.93% of Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (2.51k people).

In 2021, there were 10.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (111k people) in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.41k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO are Spanish (1,565 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (369 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (206 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

66,692

Women

51.3%

63,351

Men

48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 130,043 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

98.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
111k ± 316
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.1k ± 448
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.41k ± 552

2.43%

Hispanic Population

3.16k people

2.43% of the people in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO are hispanic (3.16k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
569 ± 584 people
Mexico
263 ± 398 people
Bangladesh
252 ± 389 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO was China, the natal country of 569 Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO residents, followed by Mexico with 263 and Bangladesh with 252.

Foreign-Born Population

1.93%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.51k people

2.04%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.65k people

As of 2021, 1.93% of Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO residents (2.51k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO was 2.04%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,565 households (1.28%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
369 households (0.302%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
206 households (0.169%)

3.06% of the households in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO was Spanish. 1.28% of the households in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,048 ± 328
Gulf War (2001-)
1,316 ± 271
Gulf War (1990s)
1,213 ± 264

Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.32 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO employs 59.1k people. The largest industries in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,545 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,371 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,914 people), and the highest paying industries are Advertising, public relations & related services ($139,215), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($125,813), and Other health care services ($94,865).

Males in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,227. The income inequality in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,162

Women

50.6%

28,466

Men

49.4%

The workforce of Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO in 2020 was 57,628 people, with 50.6% woman, and 49.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO.

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Occupations

59.1k

2021 Value

2.49%

1 Year growth

± 2.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 2.49%, from 57.6k employees to 59.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO, are Cashiers (1,907 people), Registered nurses (1,881 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,868 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

59.1k

2021 Value

2.49%

1 Year growth

± 2.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 2.49%, from 57.6k employees to 59.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,545 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,371 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,914 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,699

Median earning men ± $1,117

$27,117

Median earning women ± $947

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($68,846), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,576), and Wholesale Trade ($54,149).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,125), Information ($37,841), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,601).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$24.9B
Kansas
$14.6B
Texas
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO awarded 2,630 degrees. The student population of Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,953 male students and 6,353 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO are White (2,087 and 86.6%), followed by Black or African American (195 and 8.09%), Hispanic or Latino (43 and 1.78%), and Two or More Races (41 and 1.7%).

The largest universities in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Southeast Missouri State University (2,363 and 89.8%), Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center (125 and 4.75%), and Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences (85 and 3.23%).

The most popular majors in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO are General Business Administration & Management (153 and 5.82%), Registered Nursing (150 and 5.7%), and General Studies (132 and 5.02%).

The median tuition costs in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO are $11,691 for private four year colleges, and $7,461 and $14,031 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 10,306 (38.4% men and 61.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 10,306 students enrolled in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO, 38.4% men and 61.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,951 records, of which 63.1% were women and 36.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
110 degrees awarded
General Psychology
105 degrees awarded
General Studies
132 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO was General Business Administration & Management with 110 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southeast Missouri State University
2,363 degrees awarded
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center
125 degrees awarded
Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences
85 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southeast Missouri State University with 2,363 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 938 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO, which is 0.554 times less than the 1,692 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,087 degrees mean that there were 10.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 195 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,691) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,254) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($918) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.713% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.795% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (34.3k), Some college (25k), and Bachelors Degree (16.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO was $153,300 in 2021, which is 0.626 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $145,900 to $153,300, a 5.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO is 69%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 21.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO is $55,590. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO with a value of $106,593, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $103,348 and $103,124.

Housing

Property

$153,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,791

$302,774

Median Property Taxes

±$3,294

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69%

Homeownership

2021

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69% of the housing units in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO with a value of $106,593, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $103,348 and $103,124.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,590

Median Household Income

± $2,450

49.7k

Number of Households

± 1,639

In 2021, the median household income of the 49.7k households in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO grew to $55,590 from the previous year's value of $50,808.

The following chart displays the households in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO

0.434

2020 Wage GINI in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO

In 2021, the income inequality in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.16% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.8%)
Carpooled (10.8%)
Worked At Home (5.65%)

In 2021, 80.8% of workers in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.8%) and those who worked at home (5.65%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO have a shorter commute time (21.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.05% of the workforce in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO (18.8k out of 126k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.2% of the population of Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 49.7% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.97% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1422 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1650 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 457 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

1,405 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1,422 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Missouri in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.81%

Uninsured

49.7%

Employer Coverage

13.9%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.97%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO grew by 3.22% from 8.54% to 8.81%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cape Girardeau, Scott & Bollinger Counties PUMA, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.