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Cairo (IL) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

PO Box
Washington Ave
Mcbride Ct
Park Ave
Elmwood Pl
Holbrook Ave
Elm St
22nd St
26th St
25th St
35th St
Dr Martin Luther King Ave
24th St
27th St
34th St
18th St
28th St
33rd St
Highland Ave
21st St
36th St
Edgewood Park
32nd St
Center St
19th St
Ohio St
11th St
Walnut St
Cedar St
30th St

Population of Cairo, Illinois

StateIllinois
Land Area (mi²)7 sq mi
Density (mi²)216.5/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-6.78% (-110)
Growth Since 2020-19.69% (-371)
Rank in State564th
Rank in Country12514th

The population of Cairo, IL in 2022 is estimated to be 1,513. This is a decrease of -6.78% (-110 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Cairo by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Cairo by Age

Cairo Population Pyramid 2022
Cairo Median Age
47.4
Total
51.4
Male
47.2
Female
Cairo Sex Ratio
46.55%
877
Male
53.45%
1,007
Female
Cairo Age Dependency Ratio
42.3
Old Age Dependency Ratio
39.3
Child Dependency Ratio
Cairo Adults
1,476
Adults
(439 of whom are seniors) in Cairo.

Population of Cairo by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Cairo

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 36.15%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 24.88%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 46.19%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Cairo

While the overall poverty rate of Cairo is 36.15%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (46.19%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (24.88%).

Poverty Rate of Cairo by Employment Status and Sex

21.88%
Female Employed
100%
Female Unemployed
7.99%
Male Employed
25.81%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Cairo by Education

47.77%
Less Than 9th Grade
11.88%
High School
22.54%
Some College
10.06%
Bachelors or Greater
Streets