Economy & Jobs — East Cape Girardeau, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $42,188 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$48,100 |
| Per Capita Income | $16,494 |
| Poverty Rate | 29.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 16.3% |
| In Labor Force | 95 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 25.7% |
| Construction | 15.6% |
| Wholesale | 14.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Bars | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 3 |
| Fast Food | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.