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Cairo, Illinois, in Alexander county, is 98 miles N of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 127 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 3,632.
In Cairo, about 36% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Cairo, since the city is home to many young children. The city offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at Cairo, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.
In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities.
In 2000, Cairo had a median family income of $28,242.
Residents of Cairo gave more campaign money ($400) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 56% of the housing units in Cairo. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of Cairo is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?
In Cairo, 90% of commuters drive to work. Cairo is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Cairo, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.
Cairo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Cairo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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