Economy & Jobs — Cairo, Georgia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $40,920 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$46,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,198 |
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| Poverty Rate | 28.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,106 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.5% |
| Professional | 16.6% |
| Agriculture | 11.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 21 |
| Fast Food | 14 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Physician Offices | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Accounting Firms | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
