Cairo, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cairo, New York
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Location in Greene County and the state of New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Greene |
| Established | 1803 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 60.08 sq mi (155.61 km2) |
| • Land | 59.83 sq mi (154.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,644 |
| • Density | 110.586/sq mi (42.696/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-039-11649 |
Cairo is a town located in Greene County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 6,644 people lived there. It's the third largest town in Greene County. Part of Cairo is within the beautiful Catskill Park. There's also a smaller community inside the town that is also called Cairo.
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Discovering Cairo's Past
The first European settlers arrived in the area around 1772. After the American Revolution, many new families moved to Cairo from New England, looking for new homes.
How Cairo Was Formed
In 1803, the town of Cairo was officially created. It was formed from parts of three other towns: Catskill, Coxsackie, and Durham. When it was first formed, it was known as "Canton." However, in 1808, its name was changed to "Cairo," which it has been called ever since.
Exploring Cairo's Geography
Cairo covers a total area of about 60.1 square miles (155.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Waterways in Cairo
The Catskill Creek is an important waterway that flows right through the town of Cairo.
Cairo's Population Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 2,353 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,912 | 23.8% | |
| 1840 | 2,862 | −1.7% | |
| 1850 | 2,831 | −1.1% | |
| 1860 | 2,479 | −12.4% | |
| 1870 | 2,283 | −7.9% | |
| 1880 | 2,287 | 0.2% | |
| 1890 | 2,191 | −4.2% | |
| 1900 | 2,176 | −0.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,841 | −15.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,487 | −19.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,772 | 19.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,905 | 7.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,944 | 2.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,825 | 45.3% | |
| 1970 | 3,546 | 25.5% | |
| 1980 | 4,729 | 33.4% | |
| 1990 | 5,418 | 14.6% | |
| 2000 | 6,358 | 17.3% | |
| 2010 | 6,610 | 4.0% | |
| 2020 | 6,644 | 0.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 | |||
In 2000, there were about 6,355 people living in Cairo. These people lived in 2,579 households. The population density was about 106 people per square mile. The average household had about 2.44 people.
Who Lives in Cairo?
The population of Cairo includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 25.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 17.3% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Cairo was 40 years.
Communities and Places in Cairo
The town of Cairo includes several smaller communities and hamlets. Here are some of them:
- Acra – A small community located west of the main Cairo hamlet, along Route 23.
- Cairo – This is the main community and a census-designated place within the larger town of Cairo.
- Gayhead – A hamlet found at the northern edge of the town.
- Purling – A community situated south of the main Cairo hamlet.
- Round Top – A hamlet located southwest of Purling.
- South Cairo – A community southeast of the main Cairo hamlet, also on Route 23.
- South Durham – A hamlet found at the western border of the town.
- Woodstock – A populated area north of Cairo on Route 32, near the Catskill Creek.
Famous People from Cairo
Many interesting people have connections to Cairo, New York. Here are a few:
- Joseph Alden (1807–1885) – Born in Cairo, he was a scholar and wrote over seventy books.
- David Brewster (1801–1876) – Born in Cairo, he became a U.S. Representative for New York.
- Jennifer Connelly (born 1970) – An Academy Award-winning actress who was born in Cairo.
- Robert Field (1804–1876) – Born in Cairo, he was a politician and a successful businessman.
- John Ashley Griswold (1822–1902) – Born in Cairo, he worked as an attorney, a judge, and a politician.
- Rob LeDonne (born 1987) – He attended Cairo-Durham Central Schools and later became a writer for many TV shows and magazines.
- Charles Porter (1833–1897) – Born in Cairo, he served as a U.S. Representative for Virginia.
- Lorenzo Shepard (1821–1856) – Born in Cairo, he was an attorney and a politician.
- Thurlow Weed (1797–1882) – Born in Cairo, he was a famous newspaper editor and a very influential political leader.
See also
In Spanish: Cairo (pueblo) para niños
