Grady County, Georgia

Grady County: county in Georgia, United States

About

Grady County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 25,011 and a population density of 21 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 24,491 inhabitants. Its county seat is Cairo. The county was created 120 years ago in 1905.

Grady County locator map
Location of Grady County on Georgia map.

County Snapshot

Grady County at a glance

Grady County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Mapped populated places

2

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Largest city

Cairo

Population 9,302

Quick Facts about Grady County

Population 24,491 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Georgia (United States)
Different from Grady County
Area 1192 km2
Water as percent of area 1.2%
Land as percent of area 98.8%
Latitude & Longitude 30.8747,-84.2344
Capital Cairo
Establishment August 17, 1905
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 17:18:33 (15th April 2026)
Density 21 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -2.12% (2010-2020)
Weather 89℉ Sunny 7-days weather
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08-09-01 GradyCrths2 image

Geography

Grady County is located at 30°52'29"N 84°14'4"W (30.8746700, -84.2344300). It has 2 neighbors: Gadsden County and Thomas County.

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The largest city of Grady County is Cairo with a population of 9,302. Other cities include and Whigham population 461. See all Grady County cities & populated places.

Grady County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grady County.

City Name Population Title
Cairo 9,302 City in Grady County, Georgia, United States
Whigham 461 Human settlement in Grady County, Georgia, United States of America

Weather

89°F
Sunny
0 to 10 mph S Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 89.

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Official website of Grady County

Official Website
  • Cairo

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Grady County decreased by 2.12% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 25,011 - census
2011 25,097 0.34% estimation process
2012 25,270 0.68% estimation process
2013 25,101 -0.67% estimation process
2014 25,215 0.45% estimation process
2015 25,089 -0.5% estimation process
2016 24,869 -0.88% estimation process
2017 24,773 -0.39% estimation process
2018 24,774 0% estimation process
2019 24,633 -0.57% estimation process
2020 24,491 -0.58% estimation process
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