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South Cairo

New York · 619 residents · 2.31 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $187,200. With a median age of 62.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 62.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

619
+3%since 2023
from 601 in 2023
2020 – 2024
268 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 260 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
62.6
+9%since 2023
from 57.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
48251955759463220202024South Cairo
2024619
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,490
+6%since 2023
from $32,582 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
12.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.453
−6%since 2023
from 0.482 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information58.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$187,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $165,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$958
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $919 in 2023
US average: $1,442
51.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
48.5% rent
8.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
21.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
67.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 68.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(582)
Black1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(13)
Diversity Score7.7%(46)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(591)
Black2.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(15)
Diversity Score10.9%(68)
11
+42%since 2023
from 8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
+3%since 2023
from 16.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
88.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
11.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
5.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
59.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 64.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
6.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
7.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
52.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
11.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
16.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
72.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Cairo, New York?

South Cairo, New York has about 619 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is South Cairo, New York expensive?

In South Cairo, New York, the median home is worth about $187,200, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.

How educated are people in South Cairo, New York?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in South Cairo, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Cairo, New York?

About 12.3% of people in South Cairo, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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