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Compare Joplin to Cape Girardeau
This post compares Joplin, Missouri to Cape Girardeau, 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 | Joplin (city) | Cape Girardeau (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,540 | 39,092 |
| Income (median) | $36,217 | $37,645 |
| Home Value (median) | $120,000 | $141,500 |
| White | 87% | 80% |
| Black | 3% | 14% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| With Kids | 28% | 22% |
| Age (median) | 36 | 33 |
| Rentals | 42% | 46% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Joplin or Cape Girardeau?
A: Joplin has a larger population count than Cape Girardeau: 51540 compared with 39092 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Joplin or in Cape Girardeau?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Joplin.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Joplin or Cape Girardeau?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Joplin.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Cape Girardeau does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 42% for Joplin versus 46% for Cape Girardeau.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Joplin may include: Sedalia, Gladstone, and Jefferson-City.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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