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Cairo, GA


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyCairo Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Cairo Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Cairo Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Cairo, GA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population35
Male Share of the Population13
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
Median Family Income13
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work68
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime35
Low Violent Crime35

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