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Cairo

Nebraska · 822 residents · 0.92 sq mi
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Cairo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,604. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% 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 $142,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
822
+4%since 2000
from 790 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
893 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 859 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
−2%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6758019271K1K1990201020202024Cairo
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,604
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,675
+61%since 2000
from $15,938 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,600
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
23.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+37%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(772)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(44)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(747)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(54)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.6%(21)
Diversity Score21.7%(178)
Diversity Score
22
+290%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+74%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cairo, Nebraska?

Cairo, Nebraska has about 822 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cairo, Nebraska?

The typical household in Cairo, Nebraska earns about $57,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cairo, Nebraska expensive?

In Cairo, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $142,600, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Cairo, Nebraska?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cairo, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cairo, Nebraska?

About 3.6% of people in Cairo, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cairo, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Cairo, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 105 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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