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Compare Cape Girardeau to Springfield
This post compares Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Springfield, Missouri across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Cape Girardeau (city) | Springfield (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,092 | 165,785 |
| Income (median) | $37,645 | $32,546 |
| Home Value (median) | $141,500 | $111,600 |
| White | 80% | 88% |
| Black | 14% | 4% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| With Kids | 22% | 23% |
| Age (median) | 33 | 32 |
| Rentals | 46% | 55% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Cape Girardeau or Springfield?
A: Cape Girardeau has a much smaller population count than Springfield: 39092 compared with 165785 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Cape Girardeau or in Springfield?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Cape Girardeau.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Cape Girardeau or Springfield?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Cape Girardeau.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Springfield does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 46% for Cape Girardeau versus 55% for Springfield.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Cape Girardeau may include: Jefferson-City, Joplin, and Gladstone.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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