Economy & Jobs — Cairo, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $41,912 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$40,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,415 |
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| Poverty Rate | 19.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 14.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 652 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 32.2% |
| Retail | 22.1% |
| Transportation | 14.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Bars | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 3 |
| Fast Food | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
