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Cairo

West Virginia · 281 residents · 0.472 sq mi
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Cairo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $33,100. The poverty rate of 31.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
281
+7%since 2000
from 263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
595 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1051942833724611990201020202024Cairo
2024273
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,688
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,418
+3%since 2000
from $14,958 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.1%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$431
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.7%
−54.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+24%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(263)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score0.7%(2)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.6 min
+46%since 2000
from 29.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Female
43.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cairo, West Virginia?

Cairo, West Virginia has about 281 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cairo, West Virginia earns about $24,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cairo, West Virginia expensive?

In Cairo, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $33,100, and the typical rent is about $431 a month.

How educated are people in Cairo, West Virginia?

About 3.1% 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 31.1% 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 53 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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