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Cairo

New York · 1,368 residents · 4.229 sq mi
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Cairo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $116,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 25% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,368
−2%since 2000
from 1,390 in 2000
1990 – 2024
323 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
42.7
+6%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
8781K1K2K2K1990201020202024Cairo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,214
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,478 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$48,548
+178%since 2000
from $17,465 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
4.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$116,500
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,119
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,124
54.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
45.8% rent
2.2
−33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(1,156)
Black1.5%(21)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(103)
Asian1%(14)
Other2.7%(37)
Diversity Score29.9%(409)
30
+65%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+26.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
13.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
−2%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
80.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
7.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−19.5 ptssince 2011
from 19.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
64.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
32.1%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

42.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
57.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
3.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
9.7%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cairo, New York?

Cairo, New York has about 1,368 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cairo, New York earns about $53,214 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 $116,500, and the typical rent is about $1,119 a month.

How educated are people in Cairo, New York?

About 18.8% 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 4.9% 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 88 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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