East Cape Girardeau, Illinois
East Cape Girardeau: Town
About
East Cape Girardeau is a town located in the county of Alexander in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 385 and a population density of 75 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 268 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about East Cape Girardeau
| Population : | 268 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Alexander County |
| Postal code : | 62957 |
| Area : | 5.17 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,099 feet / 335 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:42:52 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 52 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -43.66% (2010-2020) |
Geography
East Cape Girardeau is located at 37°17'45"N 89°29'46"W (37.2958800, -89.4962000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of East Cape Girardeau decreased by 43.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 385 | - | census |
| 2011 | 375 | -2.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 364 | -3.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 359 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 352 | -1.99% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 336 | -4.76% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 321 | -4.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 312 | -2.88% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 300 | -4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 286 | -4.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 268 | -6.72% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 15,506 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,707 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 22.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,161 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 12,707 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 34.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 4.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 44.1% |
| White only, percent : | 89.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 94.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 3.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 83 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 36.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.2% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $171,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,145 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $325 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $903 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,269 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 4.14 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 94.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 69.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 62.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 51.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 2.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,483 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,121 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 36,429 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $2,939 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $35,346 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $10,957 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 32.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 332 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 182 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 123 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 255 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 71 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 36 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 289 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,762.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.67 |
Schools in East Cape Girardeau
College & universities near East Cape Girardeau, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179557 | Southeast Missouri State University | Cape Girardeau (MO) | 63701 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near East Cape Girardeau, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near East Cape Girardeau
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau Post Office | Cape Girardeau (MO) | 63701 |
Other cities in Alexander County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alexander County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 1,989 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Unity | 1,341 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Olive Branch | 864 | City in Alexander County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Tamms | 449 | City in Alexander County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Thebes | 303 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| McClure | 285 | Human settlement in United States of America |
