Cairo, a city located in the state of Illinois (IL), is home to a population of approximately 1,510 people. Cairo boasts a median age of 42.6, with around 29.7% of its residents aged 60 or above. 9% of the population identifies as US Veterans. 19.4% of Cairo residents are disabled. The city has an average household income of $31,429, while the unemployment rate stands at 16.2%, and around 23.5% of the population is considered to be living below the poverty level. In terms of housing, the average home value in Cairo is $73,643, with a monthly rent averaging $0.