Census Bureau data for Cairo city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Cairo city
- What is the median household income in Cairo city?
- The median household income in Cairo city is $35,493 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Cairo city?
- The poverty rate in Cairo city is 14.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Cairo city?
- $28,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Cairo city?
- The median gross rent in Cairo city is $282 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Cairo city residents have a college degree?
- 10.9% of adults in Cairo city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,699
Median Income
$35,493
Median Home Value
$28,200
Poverty Rate
14.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
17.5%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$9,054 (+34.2%)
Home Value:
$0 (+0%)
Poverty Rate:
-13.7 pp (-48.4%)
Bachelor's+:
-4.1 pp (-27.3%)
Unemployment:
+10.5 pp (+150%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,699
Median Age
43.0
Female
51.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 26.9%
Black 67.5%
Two or More 5.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$35,493
±$6,837
-$46,209 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$48,798
Median Family Income
$53,094
Poverty Rate
14.6%
+6.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
21.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
42.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
22.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
14.7%
$10–15k
9.6%
$15–25k
9.0%
$25–35k
15.5%
$35–50k
13.9%
$50–75k
23.0%
$75–100k
2.6%
$100–150k
3.8%
$150–200k
8.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,173
Owner-Occupied
64.9%
Renter-Occupied
35.1%
Vacancy Rate
47.7%
Median Home Value
$28,200
-$222,300 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$282
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
56.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
21.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
60.3%
$50–100k
19.6%
$100–200k
1.5%
$200–300k
11.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
59.2%
$500–1k
37.4%
$1–1.5k
3.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
23.5%
1 vehicle
50.6%
2 vehicles
11.3%
3+
14.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
75.8%
Single-fam. att.
0.3%
2–4 units
2.6%
5–19 units
4.7%
20+ units
12.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
39.8%
1940–1969
10.9%
1970–1999
9.2%
2000–2009
0.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
81.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
10.9%
-26.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.3%
Some College / Associate
23.6%
Less Than High School
1.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Unemployment Rate
17.5%
+11.7 pp vs. state
Work from Home
2.1%
Self-Employed
6.5%
Government Workers
24.7%
Private For-Profit
68.8%
Industry
Retail
28.3%
Edu/Health
21.4%
Transportation
15.4%
Arts/Entmt.
12.3%
Construction
6.3%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Wholesale
3.7%
Public Admin
3.3%
Finance
1.3%
Prof. Services
0.6%
Occupation
Sales
33.6%
Production
22.1%
Food Prep
20.6%
Management
16.0%
Construction
7.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
36.4 min
Drove Alone
90.3%
Carpool
6.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.1%
Walked
1.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
613
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
19.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
4.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.9%
5–9
14.1%
10–14
1.0%
15–19
8.0%
20–24
3.8%
25–34
7.7%
35–44
12.9%
45–54
8.9%
55–64
11.1%
65–74
6.3%
75–84
13.3%
85+
4.5%
Under 18: 24.3%
Working age (18–64): 75.7%
65 and over: 21.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.5%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
11.0%
With a Disability
23.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.4%
Uninsured
10.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
57.1%
Has a Computer
72.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023