Cairo, West Virginia
Cairo: Town in West Virginia, United States
About
Cairo is a town located in the county of Ritchie in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 281 and a population density of 223 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 252 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Cairo
| Population : | 252 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Ritchie County |
| Postal code : | 26337 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 1.26 km2 |
| Altitude : | 653 feet / 199, 199 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 21:15:27 (24th April 2024) |
| Density : | 200 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cairo is located at 39°12'31"N 81°9'26"W (39.2086900, -81.1573300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cairo decreased by 11.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 281 | - | census |
| 2011 | 277 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 274 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 271 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 269 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 269 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 267 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 262 | -1.91% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 259 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 254 | -1.97% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 252 | -0.79% | estimation process |
Cairo zip code is 26337.
County name: Ritchie, County
fips: 54085
Schools in Cairo
College & universities near Cairo, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237552 | Meredith Manor International Equestrian Center | Waverly (WV) | 26184 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cairo, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Cairo , Georgia city in Grady County, Georgia, United States with a population of 9,302 people.
- Cairo , New York town in Greene County, New York, United States with a population of 6,420 people.
- Cairo , Illinois city in Illinois, United States with a population of 1,989 people.
- Cairo , Nebraska town in Nebraska, United States with a population of 794 people.
- Cairo , Ohio town in Ohio, United States with a population of 520 people.
- Cairo , Missouri village in Missouri, United States with a population of 273 people.
Other cities in Ritchie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ritchie County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisville | 1,664 | Town in Ritchie County, West Virginia |
| Pennsboro | 1,018 | City in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States |
| Ellenboro | 368 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
| Pullman | 135 | Human settlement in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Auburn | 88 | Town in West Virginia, USA |
