Cairo, NY

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    1,660
    US Senator
    Chuck Schumer
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Kirsten Gillibrand
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    35.2
    7.61% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    6.51%
    27.3% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $81,885
    50.3% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $237,700
    20.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    861
    3.48% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Cairo, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    92% of the residents in Cairo, NY are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Cairo, NY was $237,700, and the homeownership rate was 54%.

    Most people in Cairo, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Cairo, NY was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesNew YorkGreene County, NYColumbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY

    Population & Diversity

    Cairo, NY is home to a population of 1.66k people, from which 92% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.4% of Cairo, NY residents were born outside of the country (173 people).

    In 2024, there were 4.98 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.28k people) in Cairo, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 256 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 93 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    92%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 92% of Cairo, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Cairo, NY was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

    The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cairo, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cairo, NY
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.28k ± 489
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      256 ± 194
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      93 ± 123
    5.6%
    Hispanic Population
    93 people

    In 2024, there were 4.98 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.28k people) in Cairo, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 256 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 93 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.6% of the people in Cairo, NY are hispanic (93 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Cairo, NY as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New York.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      492,198 ± 17,010 people
    2. China
      414,597 ± 15,642 people
    3. Jamaica
      229,554 ± 11,695 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 492,198 New York residents, followed by China with 414,597 and Jamaica with 229,554.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    10.4%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    173 people
    1.66%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    26 people

    As of 2024, 10.4% of Cairo, NY residents (173 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cairo, NY was 1.66%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

    The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cairo, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      77 ± 98
    2. Korea
      49 ± 89

    Cairo, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Cairo, NY.

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    Health

    88% of the population of Cairo, NY has health coverage, with 38.6% on employee plans, 34.5% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 4.16% on non-group plans, and 0.663% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in New York see 1,245 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,245 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1205 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 265 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 35.2% were men and 64.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 24.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 35.2% were men and 64.8% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    12%
    Uninsured
    38.6%
    Employer Coverage
    34.5%
    Medicaid
    10.1%
    Medicare
    4.16%
    Non-Group
    0.663%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cairo, NY grew by 18.6% from 10.2% to 12%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cairo, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Cairo, NY employs 861 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Cairo, NY were Retail Trade (223 people), Educational Services (152 people), and Wholesale Trade (96 people), and the highest paying industries were Educational Services ($73,582), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($73,424), and Manufacturing ($60,804).

    Employment

    Occupations

    861
    2024 Value
    ± 304
    −3.48%
    1 Year decline
    ± 52.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cairo, NY declined at a rate of −3.48%, from 892 employees to 861 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cairo, NY, are Material Moving Occupations (153 people), Community & Social Service Occupations (134 people), and Production Occupations (78 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cairo, NY.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    861
    2024 Value
    ± 304
    −3.48%
    1 Year decline
    ± 52.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cairo, NY declined at a rate of −3.48%, from 892 employees to 861 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cairo, NY, are Retail Trade (223 people), Educational Services (152 people), and Wholesale Trade (96 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cairo, NY, though some of these residents may live in Cairo, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $57,821
    Median earning men ± $21,846
    $51,486
    Median earning women ± $39,480

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($50,104) and Retail Trade ($43,375).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($73,424) and Retail Trade ($11,690).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.74%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

    Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Cairo, NY. Showing the available data for New York.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (55.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.3%)
      Republican Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.565%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from New York

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    Chuck Schumer
    Senator from New York3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1999
    Kirsten Gillibrand
    Senator from New York1
    Assumed office on January 26, 2009
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

    Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Cairo, NY was $237,700 in 2024, which is 0.714 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $197,000 to $237,700, a 20.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Cairo, NY is 54%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Cairo, NY have an average commute time of 27.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cairo, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $237,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$30,437
    $339
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$127

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cairo, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cairo, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    54%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 54% of the housing units in Cairo, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 47.4%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cairo, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $81,885
    Median Household Income
    ± $16,841
    628
    Number of Households
    ± 195

    In 2024, the median household income of the 628 households in Cairo, NY grew to $81,885 from the previous year's value of $54,479.

    The following chart displays the households in Cairo, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Cairo, NY is from New York.
    0.492
    2024 Wage GINI in New York
    0.493
    2023 Wage GINI in New York

    In 2024, the income inequality in New York was 0.492 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.301% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75.8%)
    2. Worked At Home (16.6%)
    3. Carpooled (7.55%)

    In 2024, 75.8% of workers in Cairo, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.6%) and those who carpooled to work (7.55%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    27.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Cairo, NY have a longer commute time (27.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.95% of the workforce in Cairo, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Cairo, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Cairo, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cairo, NY have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    6.51% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cairo, NY (108 out of 1.66k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 16 - 17.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cairo, NY is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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