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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Americus

Kansas · 896 residents · 1.083 sq mi
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Americus has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,958. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

896
−4%vs 2000
vs 938 in 2000
1990 – 2025
827 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 866 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.7
−12%vs 2000
vs 34.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6818089351K1K1990201020202024Americus
2024955
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,958
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,859 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,885
−32%vs 2000
vs $14,532 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.4%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$256
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $368 in 2000
US average: $450
75.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.4% in 2000
24.5% rent
1.5
−1%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(884)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(12)
Diversity Score4.9%(44)
5
−8%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.5%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
+35%vs 2000
vs 14.0 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, Kansas?

Americus, Kansas has about 896 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Americus, Kansas?

The typical household in Americus, Kansas earns about $24,958 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 $37,000, and the typical rent is about $256 a month.

How educated are people in Americus, Kansas?

About 9.6% 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 9.4% of people in Americus, Kansas 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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