Demographics & People — Cairo, Georgia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,067 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~10,000 |
| Median Age | 32.1 |
| Total Households | 3,741 |
| Family Households | 2,308 |
| Average Household Size | 2.67 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,498 |
| Black or African American | 4,517 |
| Asian | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,390 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 5,824 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,407 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,290 |
| Irish | 938 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 901 |
| American | 452 |
| English | 367 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 310 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 310 |
| German | 221 |
Language
| English Only | 8,213 |
| Spanish | 1,239 |
| Population 5+ | 9,471 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 529 |
| Population 18+ | 7,208 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Cairo, Georgia.