Demographics & People — Cairo, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 135 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,400 |
| Median Age | 46.6 |
| Total Households | 71 |
| Family Households | 24 |
| Average Household Size | 1.9 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 124 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 66 |
| Irish | 32 |
| German | 28 |
| Other groups | 26 |
| American | 25 |
| Albanian | 11 |
| Yugoslavian | 11 |
| Dutch | 6 |
| Scotch-Irish | 5 |
| English | 3 |
Language
| English Only | 135 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 135 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 30 |
| Population 18+ | 146 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 37.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Cairo, West Virginia.