Cairo

City in Grady County, Georgia

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Cairo is a city in Grady County, Georgia, with 10,179 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 243 ft (74 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Whigham, 7.2 miles W.

About Cairo

Cairo () is a city in Grady County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 10,179. The city is the county seat of Grady County.

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Median household income
$40,920
Median home value
$108,800
Median rent
$778/mo
Median age
32.1
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Cairo, GA population

Cairo had 10,179 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census10,179
Density1,036 per sq mi (400 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Cairo at a glance

StateGeorgia (GA)
CountyGrady County
TypeCity
Population10,179 (2020)
Land area9.82 sq mi (25.4 km²)
Water area0.13 sq mi (0.35 km²)
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Coordinates30.8792° N, 84.2055° W
ZIP code39827
Official websitecairoga.com
Census code (GEOID)1312400

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Cairo

What county is Cairo in?

Cairo is in Grady County, Georgia.

What is the population of Cairo, GA?

10,179 people lived in Cairo at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Cairo, GA?

The ZIP code of Cairo is 39827.

What is the elevation of Cairo?

243 feet (74 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Cairo?

Whigham (7.2 mi), Ochlocknee (11.3 mi), Climax (13.4 mi), Thomasville (13.7 mi), Calvary (14.3 mi).

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