Cape Girardeau County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 68,693 people, with a population density of about 118.64 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 579.00 square miles (1,500.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Jackson, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Cape Girardeau.
Geographically, Cape Girardeau County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Jackson 497 ft and its lowest point at Oak Ridge 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.