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Americus

Indiana · 431 residents · 0.233 sq mi
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Americus is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,103. Population has grown 48% since 2019. Median home value is $215,800. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
431
+48%since 2019
from 292 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,850 / sq mi
+48%since 2019
from 1,253 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.2
−21%since 2019
from 59.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
0205410615821201020202024Americus
202467
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,103
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $83,750 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$35,198
−10%since 2019
from $38,894 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 65.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade44.9%
US avg: 10%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $209,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2022
Owner-occupied
93.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
6.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+7%since 2019
from 2.5 in 2019
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(273)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(10)
Diversity Score15.5%(45)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(399)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other3%(13)
Diversity Score14.1%(61)
Diversity Score
14
−9%since 2019
from 15 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 35.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 85.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+4%since 2019
from 31.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 61.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 35.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 52.7% in 2019
Female
50.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 47.3% in 2019
Foreign born
6.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Americus, Indiana?

Americus, Indiana has about 431 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Americus, Indiana?

The typical household in Americus, Indiana earns about $81,103 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 $215,800.

How educated are people in Americus, Indiana?

About 28.9% 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 3.0% of people in Americus, Indiana 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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