Cairo, IL Employment

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34%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
50%
Household income NAT. AVG.
6%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexCairoIllinoisNational
Income per capita$19,661$31,502$29,829
Median household income$27,661$59,196$55,322
Median income owner occupied$32,143$75,354$70,586
Median income renter occupied$20,538$34,488$35,192
Median earnings male$13,244$40,474$36,919
Median earnings female$19,942$27,197$26,250
Unemployment rate4.4%5.3%4.7%
Poverty level36.2%14.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Cairo is 34% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Cairo is 50% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Cairo is 6% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Cairo is 139% higher than the national average

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      $39,460 $59,196 $118,392
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      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Cairo median earnings by income bracket

      Cairo employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry6.6%6.6%
      Manufacturing sector13.2%13.2%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services31.3%31.3%
      Public administration10.8%10.8%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities15.6%15.6%
      Education, health & social services8.3%8.3%
      Other14.2%14.2%

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      Source: The Cairo, IL employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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