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Americus

Indiana · 423 residents · 0.233 sq mi
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Americus has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,383. Population has fallen 33% since 2011, a loss of 208 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $183,100. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
423
−33%vs 2011
vs 631 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,815 / sq mi
−33%vs 2011
vs 2,708 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+46%vs 2011
vs 30.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
0205410615821201020202024Americus
202467
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,383
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $46,629 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$19,166
−1%vs 2011
vs $19,291 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
−9%vs 2011
vs 0.378 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $181,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2022
Median gross rent
$667
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $672 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.9%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.6% in 2011
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.4%
−17.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
−1%vs 2011
vs 3.9 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(526)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(85)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(20)
Diversity Score35.7%(226)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(417)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(15)
Diversity Score10.5%(44)
Diversity Score
10
−71%vs 2011
vs 36 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 18.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.9%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.6%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.1%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.2% in 2011
Female
41.9%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Americus, Indiana?

Americus, Indiana has about 423 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Americus, Indiana?

The typical household in Americus, Indiana earns about $47,383 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Americus, Indiana expensive?

In Americus, Indiana, the median home is worth about $183,100, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Americus, Indiana?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Americus, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Americus, Indiana?

About 0.0% of people in Americus, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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