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{{short description|Village in Hall County, Nebraska, United STates}} |
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'''Cairo''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|k|ɛər|oʊ}} {{respell|KARE|row}}, not *{{IPAc-en|ˈ|k|aɪr|oʊ}} {{respell|KYE|row}})<ref>[http://www.ap.org/nebraska/pronunciation.htm Nebraska Pronunciation Guide.] [http://www.ap.org/nebraska/index.html Associated Press.] Retrieved 2010-02-11.</ref> |
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is a village in [[Hall County, Nebraska|Hall County]], [[Nebraska]], |
'''Cairo''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|k|ɛər|oʊ}} {{respell|KAIR|oh}})<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101006212246/http://ap.org/nebraska/pronunciation.htm Nebraska Pronunciation Guide.] [http://www.ap.org/nebraska/index.html Associated Press.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100310084325/http://www.ap.org/nebraska/index.html |date=March 10, 2010 }} Retrieved February 11, 2010. Archived from [http://www.ap.org/nebraska/pronunciation.htm original] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100312013606/http://www.ap.org/nebraska/pronunciation.htm |date=March 12, 2010 }} 2010-10-06.</ref> is a village in [[Hall County, Nebraska|Hall County]], [[Nebraska]], United States. The population was 785 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. It is part of the [[Grand Island, Nebraska]] [[Grand Island micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Cairo was established in 1886 when the [[Grand Island and Wyoming Central Railroad]] was extended to that point.<ref>{{cite book | url= |
Cairo was established in 1886 when the [[Grand Island and Wyoming Central Railroad]] was extended to that point.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=InM_AAAAYAAJ&pg=PA116 | title=History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1 | publisher=S.J. Clarke Publishing Company | author=Burr, George L. | year=1921 | pages=116}}</ref> It was named after [[Cairo]], the capital of [[Egypt]].<ref>{{cite book|author=Federal Writers' Project|author-link=Federal Writers' Project|title=Origin of Nebraska place names|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.b3625056;view=1up;seq=14|year=1938|publisher=Works Progress Administration|location=Lincoln, NE|page=8}}</ref> Many of the town's street names reinforce the "Egyptian" theme.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.casde.unl.edu/history/counties/hall/cairo/ | title=Caior, Hall County | publisher=University of Nebraska | work=Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies | accessdate=August 10, 2014}}</ref> |
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Cairo was incorporated as a village in 1892.<ref>{{cite book|author1=August F. Buechler|author2=Robert J. Barr|author3=Dale P. Stough|title=History of Hall County, Nebraska: A Narrative of the Past with Special Emphasis Upon the Pioneer Period of the County's History, and Chronological Presentation of Its Social, Commercial, Educational, Religious, and Civic Development from the Early Days to the Present Time, and Special Analysis of Its Military and Civil Participation in the Late World War|url= |
Cairo was incorporated as a village in 1892.<ref>{{cite book|author1=August F. Buechler|author2=Robert J. Barr|author3=Dale P. Stough|title=History of Hall County, Nebraska: A Narrative of the Past with Special Emphasis Upon the Pioneer Period of the County's History, and Chronological Presentation of Its Social, Commercial, Educational, Religious, and Civic Development from the Early Days to the Present Time, and Special Analysis of Its Military and Civil Participation in the Late World War|url=https://archive.org/details/historyhallcoun00stougoog|year=1920|publisher=Western Publishing and Engraving Company|page=[https://archive.org/details/historyhallcoun00stougoog/page/n168 138]}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|0.77|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=June 24, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=July 2, 2012 }}</ref> |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|0.77|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-06-24}}</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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{{US Census population |
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|1900= 224 |
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|1910= 364 |
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|2010= 785 |
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|2020= 822 |
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===2010 census=== |
===2010 census=== |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=June 24, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 785 people, 308 households, and 225 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1019.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 337 housing units at an average density of {{convert|437.7|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the village was 96.8% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.5% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.4% of the population. |
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There were 308 households of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.9% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.04. |
There were 308 households, of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.9% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.04. |
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The median age in the village was 36.9 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.8% male and 50.2% female. |
The median age in the village was 36.9 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.8% male and 50.2% female. |
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===2000 census=== |
===2000 census=== |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 790 people, 295 households, and 218 families residing in the village. The |
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 790 people, 295 households, and 218 families residing in the village. The population density was {{convert|1,467.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 316 housing units at an average density of {{convert|586.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 98.73% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.63% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.63% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.28% of the population. |
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There were 295 households out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.14. |
There were 295 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.14. |
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In the village the population was spread out with 30.0% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males. |
In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males. |
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As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $35,500, and the median income for a family was $43,854. Males had a median income of $27,400 versus $19,792 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $15,938. About 8.5% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 20.4% of those age 65 or over. |
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $35,500, and the median income for a family was $43,854. Males had a median income of $27,400 versus $19,792 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $15,938. About 8.5% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 20.4% of those age 65 or over. |
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==See also== |
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{{portal|Nebraska}} |
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* [[List of municipalities in Nebraska]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:05, 14 May 2024
Cairo, Nebraska | |
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Coordinates: 41°00′17″N 98°36′02″W / 41.00472°N 98.60056°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Nebraska |
County | Hall |
Area | |
• Total | 0.95 sq mi (2.47 km2) |
• Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.47 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 1,952 ft (595 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 822 |
• Density | 862.54/sq mi (333.11/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 68824 |
Area code | 308 |
FIPS code | 31-07625[3] |
GNIS feature ID | 2397524[2] |
Cairo (/ˈkɛəroʊ/ KAIR-oh)[4] is a village in Hall County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 785 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Grand Island, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.
History
[edit]Cairo was established in 1886 when the Grand Island and Wyoming Central Railroad was extended to that point.[5] It was named after Cairo, the capital of Egypt.[6] Many of the town's street names reinforce the "Egyptian" theme.[7]
Cairo was incorporated as a village in 1892.[8]
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.77 square miles (1.99 km2), all land.[9]
Demographics
[edit]Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1900 | 224 | — | |
1910 | 364 | 62.5% | |
1920 | 427 | 17.3% | |
1930 | 425 | −0.5% | |
1940 | 411 | −3.3% | |
1950 | 422 | 2.7% | |
1960 | 503 | 19.2% | |
1970 | 686 | 36.4% | |
1980 | 737 | 7.4% | |
1990 | 733 | −0.5% | |
2000 | 790 | 7.8% | |
2010 | 785 | −0.6% | |
2020 | 822 | 4.7% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[10] |
2010 census
[edit]As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 785 people, 308 households, and 225 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,019.5 inhabitants per square mile (393.6/km2). There were 337 housing units at an average density of 437.7 per square mile (169.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.8% White, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.5% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.
There were 308 households, of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.9% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.04.
The median age in the village was 36.9 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
2000 census
[edit]As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 790 people, 295 households, and 218 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,467.0 inhabitants per square mile (566.4/km2). There were 316 housing units at an average density of 586.8 per square mile (226.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.73% White, 0.63% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.28% of the population.
There were 295 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $35,500, and the median income for a family was $43,854. Males had a median income of $27,400 versus $19,792 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,938. About 8.5% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 20.4% of those age 65 or over.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cairo, Nebraska
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Nebraska Pronunciation Guide. Associated Press. Archived March 10, 2010, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved February 11, 2010. Archived from original Archived March 12, 2010, at the Wayback Machine 2010-10-06.
- ^ Burr, George L. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 116.
- ^ Federal Writers' Project (1938). Origin of Nebraska place names. Lincoln, NE: Works Progress Administration. p. 8.
- ^ "Caior, Hall County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
- ^ August F. Buechler; Robert J. Barr; Dale P. Stough (1920). History of Hall County, Nebraska: A Narrative of the Past with Special Emphasis Upon the Pioneer Period of the County's History, and Chronological Presentation of Its Social, Commercial, Educational, Religious, and Civic Development from the Early Days to the Present Time, and Special Analysis of Its Military and Civil Participation in the Late World War. Western Publishing and Engraving Company. p. 138.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
External links
[edit]Media related to Cairo, Nebraska at Wikimedia Commons