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Cairo

New York · 1,402 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 $34,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,100. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,402
+1%since 2000
from 1,390 in 2000
1990 – 2024
332 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
43.5
+8%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
8781K1K2K2K1990201020202024Cairo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,375
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,478 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$19,338
+11%since 2000
from $17,465 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
25.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$184,100
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$605
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $853
35.8%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
41.4% rent
12.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
21.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
56.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
5.4
+65%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,255)
Black0.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(92)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.1%(252)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(1,252)
Black1.5%(21)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(88)
Asian0.8%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.4%(285)
20
+12%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
4.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.3 min
+20%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
81.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
11.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
7.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

22.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
16.2%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

40.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
59.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
10.2%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cairo, New York?

Cairo, New York has about 1,402 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cairo, New York earns about $34,375 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 $184,100, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Cairo, New York?

About 9.9% 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 25.2% 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 122 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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