The Cape Girardeau area’s median household income has grown by 8.5% in the last three years, outpacing the state and the nation. According to the most recently available U. S. Census data, the median household income for our area is $47,824. While the total number falls behind Missouri and the U. S., growth of 8.53% over the last year far outpaces both. So why is this happening and what does it mean? Well, first and foremost, our population has increased over the same period. This means that the