Cairo, West Virginia

Cairo: Town in West Virginia, United States

About

Cairo is a town located in the county of Ritchie in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 281 and a population density of 223 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 252 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Cairo

Population : 252 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : West Virginia (United States)
County : Ritchie County
Postal code : 26337
Phone Area Codes : 304
Area : 1.26 km2
Altitude : 653 feet / 199, 199 meters
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 21:57:43 (21st December 2024)
Density : 200 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -11.51% (2010-2020)

Geography

Cairo is located at 39°12'31"N 81°9'26"W (39.2086900, -81.1573300).

Cairo map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Cairo decreased by 11.51% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 281 - census
2011 277 -1.44% estimation process
2012 274 -1.09% estimation process
2013 271 -1.11% estimation process
2014 269 -0.74% estimation process
2015 269 0% estimation process
2016 267 -0.75% estimation process
2017 262 -1.91% estimation process
2018 259 -1.16% estimation process
2019 254 -1.97% estimation process
2020 252 -0.79% estimation process

Cairo zip code is 26337. County name: Ritchie, County fips: 54085

Schools in Cairo

College & universities near Cairo, WV

Code Name City ZIP
237552 Meredith Manor International Equestrian Center Waverly (WV) 26184

Stations (2)

Amtrak & bus stations near Cairo, WV

Code Name Address Type
CHW Charleston 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast RAIL
MNG Montgomery Third Avenue and Washington Street RAIL

Post offices near Cairo

Post Office Name City ZIP
Cair Post Office Cairo (WV) 26337

Other cities in Ritchie County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ritchie County , WV.

City Name Population Title
Harrisville 1,664 Town in Ritchie County, West Virginia
Pennsboro 1,018 City in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States
Ellenboro 368 Town in West Virginia, United States
Pullman 135 Human settlement in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States of America
Auburn 88 Town in West Virginia, USA