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Cairo Community Unit School District 1
Cairo Community Unit School District 1 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 1,765. The median household income is $41,103 and the median age is 47.1.
1,765
Population
30
People / sq mi
$41,103
Median Income
47.1
Median Age
Cairo Community Unit School District 1 covers 58 sq mi of land at 30.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 22.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$41,103
Median Household Income
$25,611
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$31,900
Median Home Value
$515
Median Rent
65.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
82.5%
High School+
13.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cairo Community Unit School District 1 serves a community with a population of 1,765 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Cairo Community Unit School District 1 is $41,103, with a per capita income of $25,611. The poverty rate is 6.0%.
Cairo Community Unit School District 1 is 22.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 12.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Cairo Community Unit School District 1, 82.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Cairo Community Unit School District 1 is $31,900, with a median rent of $515. The homeownership rate is 65.6%.
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Data for Cairo Community Unit School District 1 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1708070).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.