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Cairo

Georgia · 10,179 residents · 9.823 sq mi
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Cairo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,068. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,300. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,179
+10%since 2000
from 9,239 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,036 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 941 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+8%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K10K1990201020202024Cairo
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,068
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,054 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,891
+45%since 2000
from $13,759 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$752
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
50.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+20%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(3,921)
Black50.9%(4,700)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(467)
Asian0.6%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.6%(6,340)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.4%(3,293)
Black46.1%(4,688)
Hispanic / Latino18%(1,837)
Asian0.7%(68)
Other1.1%(113)
Diversity Score79.7%(8,115)
Diversity Score
80
+16%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.8%
−50.8 ptssince 2013
from 71.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cairo, Georgia?

Cairo, Georgia has about 10,179 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cairo, Georgia?

The typical household in Cairo, Georgia earns about $38,068 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cairo, Georgia expensive?

In Cairo, Georgia, the median home is worth about $115,300, and the typical rent is about $752 a month.

How educated are people in Cairo, Georgia?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cairo, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cairo, Georgia?

About 22.4% of people in Cairo, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cairo, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Cairo, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,144 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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