Cairo, GA

Cairo, Georgia

Cairo, Georgia, in Grady county, is 30 miles N of Tallahassee, Florida (center to center) and 156 miles W of Jacksonville, Florida. The city has a population of 9,239.

The People and Families of Cairo

In Cairo, about 44% of adults are married. Looking at Cairo, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Approximately 56% of Cairo is non-white. No single racial group represents Cairo, a city where diversity is valued.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cairo had a median family income of $30,352.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Cairo gave more campaign money ($500) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Cairo Housing

Owners occupy 63% of the housing units in Cairo.

Commuting

In Cairo, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Cairo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Cairo, GA

Comparing Cairo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Cairo Almanac

Cairo Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cairo Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Cairo Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Cairo residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Cairo, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Cairo Hospitals

GRADY GENERAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
1155 5TH ST SE
(229) 377-1150
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Cairo

Cairo High Schools (2004)

CAIRO HIGH SCHOOL
455 FIFTH STREET SE
229-377-2222
Serves 1,226 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Cairo Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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