Grady County is in the Plantation Trace travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Cairo, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 26,271 residents in 2024, up from 26,238 in 2020. It covers about 454 square miles of land and was created in 1905.
- County seatCairo
- Population (2024 estimate)26,271
- Land area454 square miles
- Created1905
- Travel regionPlantation Trace
Print it: download the printable Grady County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Grady County
Grady County has 2 incorporated cities and towns. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo (county seat) | 10,057 | |
| Whigham | 388 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Calvary.
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- U.S. highways: US 84, US 319
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 35, SR 38, SR 93, SR 111, SR 112, SR 188
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Tired Creek, Barnetts Creek, Little Tired Creek, Swamp Creek, Brumbley Creek and Turkey Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Grady County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Grady County borders Decatur County, Mitchell County, Thomas County, Gadsden County, FL and Leon County, FL.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Grady County, Georgia?
Cairo is the county seat of Grady County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Grady County, Georgia?
Grady County has 2 incorporated cities and towns: Cairo and Whigham.
What counties border Grady County?
Grady County borders Decatur County, Mitchell County, Thomas County, Gadsden County, FL and Leon County, FL.
Is there a printable map of Grady County?
Yes. The Grady County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Grady County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 26,271 people lived in Grady County on July 1, 2024, up from 26,238 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)