Cairo, Georgia

Cairo (/ˈkeɪroʊ/) 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.[4]

Cairo, Georgia
City
Cairo City Hall
Cairo City Hall
Nicknames: 
"Georgia's Hospitality City", and "The Syrup City"
Location in Grady County and the state of Georgia
Location in Grady County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 30°52′39″N 84°12′5″W
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyGrady
Government
 • MayorBooker Gainor
Area
[1]
 • Total9.95 sq mi (25.77 km2)
 • Land9.81 sq mi (25.42 km2)
 • Water0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2)
Elevation
243 ft (74 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total10,179
 • Density1,037.19/sq mi (400.44/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
39827, 39828
Area code229
FIPS code13-12400[2]
GNIS feature ID0354934[3]
Websitewww.syrupcity.net

History

Cairo was founded in 1835. It was incorporated as a town in 1870 and as a city in 1906. In 1905, Cairo was designated seat of the newly formed Grady County.[5] The city was named after Cairo, the capital of Egypt.[6]

Recreation and entertainment

The local industrial base continues to grow with manufacturing, service, and healthcare companies anchoring a strong economy.

Cairo is home to The Zebulon which is the oldest theater in Georgia. The Zebulon is a single screen movie theater that is still operational today.

The area is home to several local festivals, including Calvary's Mule Day,[7] Whigham's Rattlesnake Roundup,[8] Cairo's own Antique Car Rally,[9] and several competitive recreational programs. The Antique Car Rally features a wide range of cars, and includes many activities: a poker run, a parade, and even a street dance. It usually takes place on the second weekend of May. Sponsored by Mr. Chick, it is an annual event that attracts many people to the southwest corner of Georgia.

Cairo is known worldwide for being the self proclaimed “Motocross Capital of the World”. This comes from being the home to world known motocross training facilities MTF, GPF, and Next level motocross. Cairo is also home to the famous “Goat Farm” previously owned by Ricky Carmichael now owned by Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha.

Education

Grady County Schools serves the city. Cairo High School, located in Cairo serves as a central high school for all of Grady County. Elementary schools serving students in the city include Eastside Elementary, Northside Elementary and Southside Elementary. Washington Middle School serves Cairo residents.[10]

A campus of the Southern Regional Technical College is located in Cairo.

Health

Grady General Hospital serves the city. A 60-bed acute care facility, it has been affiliated with John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville since 1985.[11]

Geography

Cairo is located in central Grady County at 30°52′39″N 84°12′5″W (30.8774, -84.2013).[3] U.S. Route 84 (38th Boulevard) passes through the northern part of the city, leading east 14 miles (23 km) to Thomasville and west 24 miles (39 km) to Bainbridge. Valdosta is 59 miles (95 km) to the east, and Dothan, Alabama, is 79 miles (127 km) to the west on US 84. Georgia State Route 93 passes through the center of Cairo as Broad Street and Fifth Street; it leads north 19 miles (31 km) to Pelham and south 12 miles (19 km) to U.S. Route 319, north of the Florida border. Tallahassee, Florida, is 33 miles (53 km) to the south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Cairo has a total area of 9.8 square miles (25.4 km2), of which 9.7 square miles (25.1 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2), or 1.38%, is water.[12]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Cairo has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[13]

Climate data for Cairo, Georgia
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °F (°C) 64
(18)		 66
(19)		 73
(23)		 80
(27)		 86
(30)		 90
(32)		 91
(33)		 91
(33)		 87
(31)		 81
(27)		 71
(22)		 65
(18)		 79
(26)
Average low °F (°C) 42
(6)		 42
(6)		 48
(9)		 55
(13)		 62
(17)		 68
(20)		 70
(21)		 70
(21)		 67
(19)		 57
(14)		 46
(8)		 42
(6)		 56
(13)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 3.9
(99)		 4.1
(100)		 5.3
(130)		 3.9
(99)		 3.4
(86)		 5.5
(140)		 6.4
(160)		 5.6
(140)		 4.4
(110)		 2.5
(64)		 2.6
(66)		 3.5
(89)		 51.2
(1,300)
Source: Weatherbase [14]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880275—
189052189.5%
190069032.4%
19101,505118.1%
19201,90826.8%
19303,16966.1%
19404,65346.8%
19505,57719.9%
19607,42733.2%
19708,0618.5%
19808,7778.9%
19909,0352.9%
20009,2392.3%
20109,6074.0%
202010,1796.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[15]

2020 census
Cairo city, Georgia – Racial and Ethnic Composition
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity Pop 2010[16] Pop 2020[17] % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 3,416 3,293 35.56% 32.35%
Black or African American alone (NH) 4,601 4,688 47.89% 46.06%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 27 27 0.28% 0.27%
Asian alone (NH) 52 68 0.54% 0.67%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 10 3 0.10% 0.03%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 19 50 0.20% 0.49%
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) 98 213 1.02% 2.09%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1,384 1,837 14.41% 18.05%
Total 9,607 10,179 100.00% 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 10,179 people, 3,567 households, and 2,169 families residing in the city.

2000 census

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 9,239 people, 3,465 households, and 2,456 families residing in the city. The population density was 992.0 inhabitants per square mile (383.0/km2). There were 3,898 housing units at an average density of 418.5 per square mile (161.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 51.30% African American, 43.99% White, 0.42% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 2.80% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.05% of the population.

There were 3,465 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 24.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,054, and the median income for a family was $30,352. Males had a median income of $29,063 versus $20,542 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,759. About 24.4% of families and 30.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 41.2% of those under age 18 and 23.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

References
  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "Cairo, Georgia". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  4. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  5. Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 222. ISBN 978-1135948597. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
  6. Logue, Victoria; Logue, Frank (1997). Touring the Backroads of North and South Georgia. John F. Blair, Publisher. p. 412. ISBN 978-0-89587-171-8.
  7. "Calvary Mule Day". Cairo Ga Chamber. Archived from the original on May 1, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
  8. "Whigham Rattlesnake Roundup". Cairo Ga Chamber. Archived from the original on May 25, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
  9. "Great Southern Antique Car Show and Rally". Cairo Ga Chamber. Archived from the original on May 1, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
  10. "Schools." Grady County Schools. Retrieved on April 9, 2009.
  11. "Grady General Hospital". Archbold Medical Center. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
  12. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Cairo city, Georgia". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  13. Climate Summary for Cairo, Georgia
  14. "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on September 28, 2013.
  15. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  16. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Cairo city, Georgia". United States Census Bureau.
  17. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Cairo city, Georgia". United States Census Bureau.
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