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Cairo, GA
City in Grady County, Georgia.
Population
10,055
Land area
9.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,024
ZIP codes
0
Cairo and its ZIP codes
Cairo at a glance
- Cairo is about 5.4 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- It is the 112th most populous of 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- Households here earn a median of $40,920 a year, 47% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,800 (64% below Georgia) and median rent is $778 a month.
Local data for Cairo, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cairo, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,920
Poverty rate
28.8%
Median home value
$108,800
Median rent
$778/mo
Homeownership
48.1%
Bachelor's or higher
12.3%
Median age
32.1
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,388), Irish Americans (685), Guatemalan Americans (579).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grady County. PPP loans are for Cairo.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,393
5,823 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,748
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$154M
FY 2026, $5,882 per person
How people get to work
Cairo, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.0%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cairo, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
271
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 38°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cairo, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.4%
U.S. 11.1% +8.3 pts
Cities near Cairo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WhighamCity | 7.4 mi | 1.2 |
| OchlockneeTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| ThomasvilleCity | 13 mi | 15 |
| ClimaxCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| CalvaryCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| MeigsCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| PelhamCity | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| AttapulgusCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| Bradfordville, FLCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 20.8 |
| Havana, FLTown | 21 mi | 2.8 |
| Miccosukee, FLCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.8 |
| CoolidgeCity | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| BainbridgeCity | 23 mi | 20.5 |
| BostonCity | 25 mi | 2.3 |
| CamillaCity | 25 mi | 6.6 |
| BarwickCity | 27 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cairo, GA in?
- Cairo is in Grady County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Cairo, GA?
- About 10,055 people live in Cairo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cairo?
- Nearby places include Whigham (7.4 mi), Ochlocknee (11 mi), Thomasville (13 mi), Climax (14 mi), Calvary (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023