Cairo, GA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Cairo

Roddenberry / Long Branch

Capel / Pleasant Grove

Providence / Magnolia

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Cairo

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

12.3%

Households with Children

39.2%

School Enrollment K-12

1,534

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.4%
School Age (5-17): 23.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.7%
Working Age (35-54): 21.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.5%
Seniors (65+): 15.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 25.5%
High School / GED: 33.2%
Some College or Associate's: 29.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.3%
Single Parents: 20.9%
Couples & Adults: 25.6%
Living Alone: 35.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 36.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 21.2%
Asian: 0.2%
Black or African American: 40.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 65.1%
Puerto Rican: 2.4%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 27.1%
South American: 3.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 60.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 72.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 27.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 74.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 14.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 10.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 81.4%
Spanish: 18.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 4.8%
Elementary (1-4): 7.7%
Middle School (5-8): 6.1%
High School (9-12): 7.3%
College / Graduate: 5.3%
Not Enrolled: 68.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources