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Americus

Kansas · 782 residents (2025 est.) · 1.083 sq mi
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Americus has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,542. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,100. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
955
+2%since 2000
from 938 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
882 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 866 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.8
−11%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:782 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6818089351K1K1990201020202024Americus
2024955
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,542
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,859 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,489
+89%since 2000
from $14,532 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+34.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
+28%since 2010
from 0.282 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
19.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+12%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(903)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(50)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(892)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(40)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other2.1%(20)
Diversity Score15.7%(150)
Diversity Score
16
+195%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+58%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.8%
−66.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2017
from 79.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Americus, Kansas?

Americus, Kansas has about 955 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Americus, Kansas?

The typical household in Americus, Kansas earns about $73,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Americus, Kansas expensive?

In Americus, Kansas, the median home is worth about $124,100, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Americus, Kansas?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in Americus, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Americus, Kansas?

About 11.0% of people in Americus, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Americus, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Americus, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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