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Cairo

Missouri · 292 residents · 0.3 sq mi
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Cairo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,321. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $56,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
292
Unchangedsince 2000
from 293 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
973 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 977 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
+6%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1932302683053431990201020202024Cairo
2024245
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,321
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,169
+22%since 2000
from $14,905 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing10.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,400
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−34.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+56%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(287)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(281)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other6.1%(18)
Diversity Score17%(50)
Diversity Score
17
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+80%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.2%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
56.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cairo, Missouri?

Cairo, Missouri has about 292 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cairo, Missouri?

The typical household in Cairo, Missouri earns about $37,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cairo, Missouri expensive?

In Cairo, Missouri, the median home is worth about $56,400, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Cairo, Missouri?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cairo, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cairo, Missouri?

About 9.8% of people in Cairo, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cairo, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Cairo, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 49 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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