Economy & Jobs — Cairo, Nebraska
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $54,511 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$62,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,027 |
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| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 556 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.3% |
| Manufacturing | 19.1% |
| Retail | 17.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 50 |
| Fast Food | 50 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 44 |
| Commercial Banks | 31 |
| Physician Offices | 29 |
| Gas Stations | 28 |
| Auto Repair | 28 |
| Law Offices | 27 |
| Hotels Motels | 27 |
| Dental Offices | 26 |
| Real Estate Offices | 25 |
| Bars | 18 |
| Used Car Dealers | 15 |
| Beauty Salons | 15 |
| Coffee Shops | 14 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
