Cairo is a city located in Alexander County Illinois. Cairo has a 2024 population of 1,505. It is also the county seat of Alexander County. Cairo is currently declining at a rate of -3.4% annually and its population has decreased by -12.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,716 in 2020.
The average household income in Cairo is $40,084 with a poverty rate of 23.5%. The median age in Cairo is 42.6 years: 39.5 years for males, and 48.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cairo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,116 | 73.91% |
| White | 351 | 23.25% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 2.85% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 548 | 2.61 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Non Family | 345 | 1.04 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Married | 104 | 4.13 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Female | 92 | 6.87 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Male | 7 | 1.57 | 0 | 100 |
5.14
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
65.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 183 | 17.33% |
| Associates Degree | 121 | 11.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 51 | 4.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 93 | 8.81% |
| High School Graduate | 383 | 36.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 2.94% |
| Some College | 194 | 18.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 714 | 561 | 69 |
| White | 299 | 257 | 70 |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 24 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 85.95%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,598 | $0 | $42,813 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,375 | $0 | $32,689 |
| Some College | $22,102 | $8,750 | $31,389 |
$31,375
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$32,689
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.38% of Cairo residents speak only English, while 0.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,100 | 241 | 21.91% |
| White | 304 | 80 | 26.32% |
| Multiple | 43 | 19 | 44.19% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 100% |
23.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.94%
Male Poverty Rate
39.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cairo is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cairo is Black, with 21.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.48% |
| Some College | 19.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.56% |
| High School | 4.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 13% |
| Male Employed | 2.69% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,958 | $56,503 |
| Households | $31,429 | $40,084 |
| Married Families | $50,909 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,866 | $27,841 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.0%
Male Marriage Rate
23.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
107
Number of Veterans
85
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 67 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 61 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 96 | 11.31% |
| White | 11 | 3.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.2%
Labor Force Participation
39.6%
Employment Rate
16.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.56%
Born in Cairo
98.54%
Native Born
1.46%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.46%
Naturalized
98.54% of Cairo residents were born in the United States, with 75.56% having been born in Illinois. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,241 | -53 | -4.1% |
| 2028 | 1,294 | -53 | -3.93% |
| 2027 | 1,347 | -52 | -3.72% |
| 2026 | 1,399 | -53 | -3.65% |
| 2025 | 1,452 | -53 | -3.52% |
| 2024 | 1,505 | -53 | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 1,558 | -49 | -3.05% |
| 2022 | 1,607 | -62 | -3.71% |
| 2021 | 1,669 | -47 | -2.74% |
| 2020 | 1,716 | -379 | -18.09% |
| 2019 | 2,095 | -90 | -4.12% |
| 2018 | 2,185 | -84 | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 2,269 | -64 | -2.74% |
| 2016 | 2,333 | -114 | -4.66% |
| 2015 | 2,447 | -117 | -4.56% |
| 2014 | 2,564 | -56 | -2.14% |
| 2013 | 2,620 | -38 | -1.43% |
| 2012 | 2,658 | -85 | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 2,743 | -75 | -2.66% |
| 2010 | 2,818 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,632 | -1,214 | -25.05% |
| 1990 | 4,846 | -1,085 | -18.29% |
| 1980 | 5,931 | -346 | -5.51% |
| 1970 | 6,277 | -3,071 | -32.85% |
| 1960 | 9,348 | -2,775 | -22.89% |
| 1950 | 12,123 | -2,284 | -15.85% |
| 1940 | 14,407 | 875 | 6.47% |
| 1930 | 13,532 | -1,671 | -10.99% |
| 1920 | 15,203 | 655 | 4.5% |
| 1910 | 14,548 | 1,982 | 15.77% |
| 1900 | 12,566 | 2,242 | 21.72% |
| 1890 | 10,324 | 1,313 | 14.57% |
| 1880 | 9,011 | 2,744 | 43.78% |
| 1870 | 6,267 | 5,026 | 405% |