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Cairo

New York · 1,390 residents · 4.229 sq mi
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Cairo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,478. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $92,700. Households here earn about 34% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,390
+9%since 1990
from 1,280 in 1990
1990 – 2024
329 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 303 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
+8%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8781K1K2K2K1990201020202024Cairo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,478
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,505 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,465
+46%since 1990
from $11,972 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.2%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$92,700
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $84,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$440
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $384 in 1990
US average: $602
58.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
41.3% rent
3.3
−2%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,244)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(30)
Asian2.8%(36)
Diversity Score12.1%(155)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,255)
Black0.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(92)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score18.1%(252)
18
+50%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.9%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
+36%since 1990
from 16.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cairo, New York?

Cairo, New York has about 1,390 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cairo, New York?

The typical household in Cairo, New York earns about $28,478 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cairo, New York expensive?

In Cairo, New York, the median home is worth about $92,700, and the typical rent is about $440 a month.

How educated are people in Cairo, New York?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cairo, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cairo, New York?

About 13.2% of people in Cairo, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cairo, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Cairo, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 110 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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