County record · fips 29031 · Missouri
Cape GirardeauMO
Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Missouri and national vote
2024 result
R+47.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
9–31
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/40
65% of its elections
Closest election
1884
D+0.2
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | -34.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +33.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +33.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +29.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -21.4 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
82,735
College (BA+)
33%
Median income
$68,464
2024 dollars
Non-white
16%
Rural
32%
Age 65+
18%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Alexander, IL · Union, IL · Bollinger, MO · Perry, MO · Scott, MO · Stoddard, MO