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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Americus

Georgia · 16,512 residents · 11.35 sq mi
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Americus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,593. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $44,500. The poverty rate of 31.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 33.0
Average education
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

16,512
−3%vs 2000
vs 17,013 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,455 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 1,499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.8
−1%vs 2000
vs 30.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
15K16K16K17K17K1990201020202024Americus
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,593
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,808 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,257
−35%vs 2000
vs $14,168 in 2000
US average: $14,340
31.5%
+3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$270
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $405 in 2000
US average: $450
53.2%
+3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.2% in 2000
46.8% rent
2.4
+5%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38%(6,472)
Black57.9%(9,851)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(423)
Asian0.8%(144)
Other0%
Diversity Score64%(10,895)
1990
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(7,637)
Black53%(8,759)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(104)
Asian0.4%(71)
Other0.3%(45)
Diversity Score63.9%(10,543)
64
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.5%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.1%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.5%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.3 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Americus, Georgia?

Americus, Georgia has about 16,512 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Americus, Georgia?

The typical household in Americus, Georgia earns about $18,593 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Americus, Georgia expensive?

In Americus, Georgia, the median home is worth about $44,500, and the typical rent is about $270 a month.

How educated are people in Americus, Georgia?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Americus, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Americus, Georgia?

About 31.5% of people in Americus, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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