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Americus

Georgia · 17,013 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 $26,808. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $61,100. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,013
+3%since 1990
from 16,512 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,499 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,455 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.2
+1%since 1990
from 29.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K16K16K17K17K1990201020202024Americus
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,808
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,593 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,168
+53%since 1990
from $9,257 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.7%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 31.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$405
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270 in 1990
US average: $602
50.2%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 53.2% in 1990
49.8% rent
2.3
−5%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

21.4%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 17.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.4%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 62.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
−2%since 1990
from 12.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 17,013 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Americus, Georgia?

The typical household in Americus, Georgia earns about $26,808 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 $61,100, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Americus, Georgia?

About 21.4% 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 27.7% of people in Americus, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Americus, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Americus, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 501 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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