Cairo
Town in Ritchie County, West Virginia
Cairo is a town in Ritchie County, West Virginia, with 176 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 653 ft (199 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harrisville, 5.6 miles E.
- 176residents (2020 Census)
- 653 ftelevation · 199 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 373 / sq mipopulation density
- 26337ZIP code
About Cairo
Cairo ( KAIR-oh) is a town in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States, along West Virginia Route 31, the North Fork of the Hughes River, and the North Bend Rail Trail. The population was 174 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Cairo
- Median household income
- $65,500
- Median rent
- $488/mo
- Median age
- 46.6
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Cairo had 176 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 176 |
|---|---|
| Density | 373 per sq mi (144 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cairo at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Ritchie County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 176 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.47 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2067° N, 81.1524° W |
| ZIP code | 26337 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5412124 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cairo
- Harrisville5.6 mi E
- Ellenboro6.8 mi NE
- Pullman11.0 mi E
- Pennsboro11.3 mi NE
- Belmont13.3 mi NW
- St. Marys13.3 mi N
- Newport, OH13.7 mi N
- Newark14.0 mi SW
- Waverly15.0 mi NW
- Kanawha16.3 mi W
- Elizabeth16.5 mi SW
- Reno, OH17.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cairo
What county is Cairo in?
Cairo is in Ritchie County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Cairo, WV?
176 people lived in Cairo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cairo, WV?
The ZIP code of Cairo is 26337.
What is the elevation of Cairo?
653 feet (199 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cairo?
Harrisville (5.6 mi), Ellenboro (6.8 mi), Pullman (11.0 mi), Pennsboro (11.3 mi), Belmont (13.3 mi).
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