BusinessMay 23, 2022
Cape County ranks high in state growth stats
Cape Girardeau County, according to Census Bureau statistics culled by www.stacker.com, is the 11th fastest growing of the state's 114 counties. From 2010 to 2020, Cape Girardeau County saw an 8% increase in population. St. Louis County has the state's most rapid growth, registering a 12.4% hike in population over the decade...
Cape Girardeau County, according to Census Bureau statistics culled by www.stacker.com, is the 11th fastest growing of the state's 114 counties.
From 2010 to 2020, Cape Girardeau County saw an 8% increase in population.
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St. Louis County has the state's most rapid growth, registering a 12.4% hike in population over the decade.
A total of 1,800 U.S. counties posted population gains in 2021, with 73% of all counties registering what Census Bureau officials call "a natural decrease," meaning more deaths than births occurred in a targeted population over a specified time period.
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