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Grady County, GA
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Grady County, Georgia.
Population
26,108
Land area
454sq mi
People per sq mi
57
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Grady County
Grady County at a glance
- Grady County is 70% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,980 a year, 24% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,400 (50% below Georgia) and median rent is $779 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Cairo (10,055), Whigham (449) and Calvary (205).
Local data for Grady County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grady County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,980
Poverty rate
20.3%
Median home value
$152,400
Prices +0.1% in a year
Median rent
$779/mo
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.4%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,472), Irish Americans (1,982), German Americans (815).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 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
PPP loans
$25.2M
813 loans, 3,447 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$29.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Grady County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grady County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
271
Most often 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grady County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Grady County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Grady County, GA?
- Cairo is the largest city or town in Grady County, with about 10,055 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Grady County?
- Grady County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39827, 39828, 39897.
- What is the population of Grady County, GA?
- About 26,108 people live in Grady County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Grady County?
- Grady County borders Leon County, FL, Thomas County, Gadsden County, FL, Decatur County, Mitchell County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023