Cairo, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Cairo, Georgia is 10,067 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 113th-largest city in Georgia. The median household income is $40,496, the median home value is $114,300, and the median age is 35.0.
The population has grown 4.4% since 2010 (9,636 → 10,057).
10,067
Population
1025
People / sq mi
$40,496
Median Income
$114,300
Median Home Value
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Cairo covers 9.8 sq mi of land at 1025 people per square mile.
About Cairo, GA
Remote work is unusually rare in Cairo: 2.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the 14.0% national rate. Cairo is a city in Georgia with a population of 10,067.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $40,496, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 20.9%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $114,300, with typical rent around $728.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 13.7%, below the national 35.0%. Home-based work is uncommon, at 2.3%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Cairo city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Cairo city had a population of 9,636 in 2010 and 10,057 in 2024, a 4.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,173 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.33%.
10,057
Population (2024)
9,636
Population (2010)
10,173
Peak (2020)
0.33%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,636 |
| 2011 | 9,657 |
| 2012 | 9,724 |
| 2013 | 9,642 |
| 2014 | 9,655 |
| 2015 | 9,598 |
| 2016 | 9,474 |
| 2017 | 9,408 |
| 2018 | 9,389 |
| 2019 | 9,369 |
| 2020 | 10,173 |
| 2021 | 10,015 |
| 2022 | 10,050 |
| 2023 | 10,035 |
| 2024 | 10,057 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 44.7% |
| Black or African American | 44.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$40,496
Median Household Income
$22,198
Per Capita Income
20.9%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$114,300
Median Home Value
$728
Median Rent
48.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
78.3%
High School+
13.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
81.1%
Public Transit
2.3%
Work From Home
22.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
17.4%
Foreign Born
86.7%
Non-English at Home
6.6%
Veterans
20.6%
With Disability
79.6%
Health Insurance
90.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.0% |
| Manufacturing | 13.3% |
| Construction | 10.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 6.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 4.9% |
| Public Administration | 4.4% |
| Retail Trade | 3.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Information | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cairo, Georgia has a population of 10,067 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 113th-largest city in Georgia.
The median household income in Cairo, Georgia is $40,496, with 20.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Cairo, Georgia is $114,300, with median monthly rent at $728 and a homeownership rate of 48.5%.
The median age in Cairo, Georgia is 35.0 years. The population is 45.6% male and 54.4% female.
The population has grown 4.4% since 2010 (9,636 → 10,057).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.