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Cairo

Missouri · 205 residents · 0.3 sq mi
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Cairo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 88 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $93,600. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
205
−30%since 2000
from 293 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
683 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 977 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+36%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1932302683053431990201020202024Cairo
2024245
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,940
+74%since 2000
from $14,905 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,600
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+89%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(189)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(5)
Asian1%(2)
Other3%(6)
Diversity Score15.6%(32)
Diversity Score
16
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−16.9 ptssince 2011
from 19.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
55.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cairo, Missouri?

Cairo, Missouri has about 205 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cairo, Missouri?

The typical household in Cairo, Missouri earns about $51,250 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 $93,600.

How educated are people in Cairo, Missouri?

About 19.5% 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 7.4% of people in Cairo, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cairo, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Cairo, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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