Cairo is a city located in Grady County Georgia. Cairo has a 2024 population of 9,952. It is also the county seat of Grady County. Cairo is currently declining at a rate of -0.55% annually and its population has decreased by -2.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,171 in 2020.
The average household income in Cairo is $56,954 with a poverty rate of 23.95%. The median age in Cairo is 31.9 years: 28.5 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cairo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,707 | 46.65% |
| White | 4,488 | 44.48% |
| Two or more races | 472 | 4.68% |
| Other race | 324 | 3.21% |
| Native American | 71 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,594 | 2.79 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Non Family | 1,413 | 1.21 | 45.9 | 54.1 |
| Married | 1,029 | 3.87 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Female | 889 | 3.71 | 28.9 | 71.1 |
| Male | 263 | 3.88 | 29.7 | 70.3 |
3.69
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
48.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 628 | 10.2% |
| Associates Degree | 290 | 4.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 481 | 7.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 352 | 5.72% |
| High School Graduate | 2,150 | 34.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 638 | 10.36% |
| Some College | 1,619 | 26.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,766 | 2,204 | 175 |
| White | 2,610 | 2,378 | 634 |
| Hispanic | 722 | 250 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 344 | 153 | 24 |
| Other Race | 180 | 42 | 0 |
| Native American | 45 | 34 | 0 |
| Asian | 26 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.11%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,491 | $35,133 | $46,480 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,609 | $49,263 | $58,333 |
| High School Graduate | $26,548 | $39,593 | $18,589 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,785 | $37,172 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,576 | $40,215 | $27,480 |
| Some College | $40,063 | $45,586 | $30,195 |
$35,576
Average Earnings
$40,215
Average Male
$27,480
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.11% of Cairo residents speak only English, while 11.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,671 | 1,244 | 26.63% |
| White | 3,930 | 634 | 16.13% |
| Hispanic | 1,238 | 431 | 34.81% |
| Multiple | 428 | 158 | 36.92% |
| Other | 324 | 75 | 23.15% |
| Asian | 29 | 13 | 44.83% |
23.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.82%
Male Poverty Rate
27.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cairo is Asian, with 44.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cairo is White, with 16.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.34% |
| High School | 17.75% |
| Some College | 15.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 17.14% |
| Male Employed | 6.73% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,279 | $68,010 |
| Households | $39,784 | $56,954 |
| Married Families | $80,757 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,138 | $36,513 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.9%
Male Marriage Rate
25.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
529
Number of Veterans
509
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 165 |
| First Gulf War | 96 |
| Second Gulf War | 46 |
| Korea | 45 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 167 |
| 75+ | 136 |
| 35 to 54 | 91 |
| 55 to 64 | 89 |
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 321 | 9.51% |
| White | 197 | 6.13% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 3.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
Employment Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.66%
Born in Cairo
92.37%
Native Born
7.63%
Foreign Born
7.36%
Non Citizen
0.27%
Naturalized
92.37% of Cairo residents were born in the United States, with 73.66% having been born in Georgia. 7.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,679 | -54 | -0.55% |
| 2028 | 9,733 | -55 | -0.56% |
| 2027 | 9,788 | -55 | -0.56% |
| 2026 | 9,843 | -54 | -0.55% |
| 2025 | 9,897 | -55 | -0.55% |
| 2024 | 9,952 | -55 | -0.55% |
| 2023 | 10,007 | -17 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 10,024 | 12 | 0.12% |
| 2021 | 10,012 | -159 | -1.56% |
| 2020 | 10,171 | 804 | 8.58% |
| 2019 | 9,367 | -17 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 9,384 | -31 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 9,415 | -78 | -0.82% |
| 2016 | 9,493 | -121 | -1.26% |
| 2015 | 9,614 | -56 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 9,670 | 17 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 9,653 | -81 | -0.83% |
| 2012 | 9,734 | 71 | 0.73% |
| 2011 | 9,663 | 23 | 0.24% |
| 2010 | 9,640 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,239 | 204 | 2.26% |
| 1990 | 9,035 | 258 | 2.94% |
| 1980 | 8,777 | 716 | 8.88% |
| 1970 | 8,061 | 634 | 8.54% |
| 1960 | 7,427 | 1,850 | 33.17% |
| 1950 | 5,577 | 924 | 19.86% |
| 1940 | 4,653 | 1,484 | 46.83% |
| 1930 | 3,169 | -6,510 | -67.26% |