About Mississippi County
Metro Area 
$101,258Median Home Value
$203,182
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
$871Median Rent
$1,024
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
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Demographics
Mississippi County's population is made up of 45% married, 32% single, 15% divorced and 8% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 39%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 24%. Homeowners make up 60% of the population in Mississippi County.
12,305Population
97,947
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
32Population Density
- 53% Male
- 47% Female
42 Median Age
38
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
Employment
The Per Capita income in Mississippi County is $21,070. The Median Household Income is $40,833
$21,070Income Per Capita
$37,491
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
$40,833Median Household Income
$66,427
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
24% Poverty Rate
13%
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
5% Unemployment Rate
2%
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
Amenities
Amenities in Mississippi County
Real Estate
$101,258Median Home Value
$203,182
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
$871Median Rent
$1,024
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2
Cape Girardeau Metro Area
Occupancy Type
Renters
40%
Home Owners
60%
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