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Cairo, NE
Village in Hall County, Nebraska.
Population
1,035
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,125
ZIP codes
0
Cairo and its ZIP codes
Cairo at a glance
- Cairo is about 44 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 116th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $54,511, 29% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,000 (19% below Nebraska) and median rent is $821 a month.
Local data for Cairo, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cairo, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,511
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$193,000
Median rent
$821/mo
Homeownership
63.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
30.3
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (361), Polish Americans (222), Mexican Americans (166).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hall County. PPP loans are for Cairo.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,864
35,892 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,566
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$352M
FY 2026, $5,604 per person
How people get to work
Cairo, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cairo, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
747
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
51
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 16°F
26.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cairo, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Cairo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Howard City (Boelus)Village | 7.6 mi | 0.7 |
| DannebrogVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| AldaVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Wood RiverCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| St. LiboryCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| RockvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Grand IslandCity | 14 mi | 30.1 |
| FarwellVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| RavennaCity | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| St. PaulCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| SheltonVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| PooleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.7 |
| ElbaVillage | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| AshtonVillage | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| DoniphanVillage | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| PhillipsVillage | 22 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cairo, NE in?
- Cairo is in Hall County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Cairo, NE?
- About 1,035 people live in Cairo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cairo?
- Nearby places include Howard City (Boelus) (7.6 mi), Dannebrog (8.4 mi), Alda (12 mi), Wood River (13 mi), St. Libory (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023