Cairo, Georgia facts for kids
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Cairo, Georgia
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Cairo City Hall
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| Nicknames:
"Georgia's Hospitality City", and "The Syrup City"
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Location in Grady County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Georgia | ||
| County | Grady | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 9.95 sq mi (25.77 km2) | ||
| • Land | 9.81 sq mi (25.42 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 10,179 | ||
| • Density | 1,037.19/sq mi (400.44/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP codes |
39827, 39828
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| Area code(s) | 229 | ||
| FIPS code | 13-12400 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0354934 | ||
Cairo (pronounced KAY-roh) is a city in Grady County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 10,179 people lived there. Cairo is also the main city, or county seat, of Grady County. It's sometimes called "Georgia's Hospitality City" or "The Syrup City."
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History of Cairo
Cairo was started in 1835. It became a town in 1870 and then a city in 1906. In 1905, Cairo was chosen to be the county seat for the new Grady County. The city's name comes from Cairo, the capital city of Egypt.
Geography and Climate
Cairo is located in the middle of Grady County. It's about 25.4 square kilometers (or 9.8 square miles) in total area. Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
You can reach Cairo using major roads like U.S. Route 84 and Georgia State Route 93. These roads connect Cairo to other cities like Thomasville, Bainbridge, and Tallahassee, Florida.
Weather in Cairo
Cairo has a warm and humid climate, which means it gets pretty hot and rainy throughout the year. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
| Climate data for Cairo, Georgia | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °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) |
| Mean daily minimum °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 | |||||||||||||
People of Cairo
The number of people living in Cairo has grown steadily over the years. In 1880, there were only 275 people, but by 2020, the population had grown to 10,179.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 275 | — | |
| 1890 | 521 | 89.5% | |
| 1900 | 690 | 32.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,505 | 118.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,908 | 26.8% | |
| 1930 | 3,169 | 66.1% | |
| 1940 | 4,653 | 46.8% | |
| 1950 | 5,577 | 19.9% | |
| 1960 | 7,427 | 33.2% | |
| 1970 | 8,061 | 8.5% | |
| 1980 | 8,777 | 8.9% | |
| 1990 | 9,035 | 2.9% | |
| 2000 | 9,239 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 9,607 | 4.0% | |
| 2020 | 10,179 | 6.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850-1870 1870-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 |
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Here's a look at the different groups of people who live in Cairo:
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 3,921 | 3,416 | 3,293 | 42.44% | 35.56% | 32.35% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 4,700 | 4,601 | 4,688 | 50.87% | 47.89% | 46.06% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 32 | 27 | 27 | 0.35% | 0.28% | 0.27% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 53 | 52 | 68 | 0.57% | 0.54% | 0.67% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0.01% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 4 | 19 | 50 | 0.04% | 0.20% | 0.49% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 61 | 98 | 213 | 0.66% | 1.02% | 2.09% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 467 | 1,384 | 1,837 | 5.05% | 14.41% | 18.05% |
| Total | 9,239 | 9,607 | 10,179 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Education in Cairo
The Grady County Schools system serves students in Cairo. Cairo High School is the main high school for all of Grady County. Younger students attend Eastside, Northside, and Southside Elementary schools. Washington Middle School serves middle school students in Cairo. There is also a campus of the Southern Regional Technical College in Cairo, where students can learn job skills.
Famous People from Cairo
Many notable people have connections to Cairo, Georgia. Here are a few:
- Notable Cairo people include:
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Jackie Robinson,
born 1919,
a famous baseball player who was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball. -
Mickey Thomas,
born 1949,
a rock singer known for being a lead singer of Jefferson Starship. -
Davi Millsaps,
born 1988,
a champion motocross and supercross rider. -
Bryan Johnson,
born 1986,
a professional motocross and supercross rider.
Other well-known people from Cairo include:
- Teresa Edwards, a professional basketball player and Olympic gold medalist.
- Emerson Hancock, a pitcher for the University of Georgia who was drafted by the Seattle Mariners.
- Willie Harris, a baseball player who played for the Chicago White Sox when they won the World Series in 2005.
- John Monds, a political candidate for governor of Georgia.
- David Ponder, a former defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys.
- Ernest Riles, a shortstop and third baseman in Major League Baseball.
- Matthew "Mack" Robinson, an Olympic silver medalist and older brother of Jackie Robinson.
- Daryle Singletary, a country music singer.
- George Thornewell Smith, a Georgia politician.
- Bill Stanfill, a former All-Pro defensive end in the National Football League.
- Bobby Walden, a former punter for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings.
- Hurston Waldrep, a baseball pitcher.
- J. J. Wilcox, a safety for the New York Jets.
- Arthur L. Williams Jr., who founded Primerica Financial Services.
- Curley Williams, a country music singer and songwriter.
See also
In Spanish: Cairo (Georgia) para niños
