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Cairo

West Virginia · 176 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 $24,215. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 87 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $60,000. The poverty rate of 40.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
176
−33%since 2000
from 263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
373 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+7%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1051942833724611990201020202024Cairo
2024273
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,215
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,950
Unchangedsince 2000
from $14,958 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.7%
+26.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing12.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$625
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
16.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+129%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(163)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other7%(12)
Diversity Score21%(37)
Diversity Score
21
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+12%since 2000
from 29.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−28.9 ptssince 2011
from 30.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.0%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cairo, West Virginia?

Cairo, West Virginia has about 176 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cairo, West Virginia earns about $24,215 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 $60,000, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Cairo, West Virginia?

About 3.0% 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 40.7% 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 158 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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

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