Demographics & People — Cairo, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,117 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~900 |
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| Median Age | 30.3 |
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| Total Households | 441 |
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| Family Households | 275 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2366 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 944 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 150 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 480 |
| Polish | 197 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 177 |
| Czech | 163 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 146 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 138 |
| Other groups | 104 |
| Irish | 92 |
| English | 83 |
| Danish | 82 |
Language
| English Only | 890 |
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| Spanish | 110 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,007 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 46 |
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| Population 18+ | 675 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Cairo, Nebraska.
