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Cairo

West Virginia · 165 residents (2025 est.) · 0.472 sq mi
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Cairo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
94% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
273
+4%since 2000
from 263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
578 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
+15%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:165 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1051942833724611990201020202024Cairo
2024273
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,500
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,688 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,615
+71%since 2000
from $14,958 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
+38.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.282
−34%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade41.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance33.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical33.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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

Median gross rent
$488
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
5.6% rent
Vacancy rate
21.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.4%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cairo on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(263)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(4)
Diversity Score11.5%(31)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+30.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
−23%since 2000
from 29.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.7%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.3%
+37.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−30.7 ptssince 2011
from 30.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+14.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.0%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Female
46.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
−17.1 ptssince 2012
from 33.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.8%
−64.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+26.2 ptssince 2017
from 61.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cairo, West Virginia?

Cairo, West Virginia has about 273 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cairo, West Virginia?

The typical household in Cairo, West Virginia earns about $65,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cairo, West Virginia expensive?

In Cairo, West Virginia, the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Cairo, West Virginia?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cairo, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cairo, West Virginia?

About 17.2% of people in Cairo, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cairo, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Cairo, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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