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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Americus

Kansas · 938 residents · 1.083 sq mi
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Americus has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,859. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

938
+5%since 1990
from 896 in 1990
1990 – 2025
866 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 827 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.7
+13%since 1990
from 30.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6818089351K1K1990201020202024Americus
2024955
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,859
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,958 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,532
+47%since 1990
from $9,885 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.4%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$368
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $256 in 1990
US average: $602
74.4%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
25.6% rent
1.5
+1%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(884)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(44)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(903)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score5.3%(50)
5
+8%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.4%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
−26%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Americus, Kansas?

Americus, Kansas has about 938 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Americus, Kansas?

The typical household in Americus, Kansas earns about $35,859 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 $53,800, and the typical rent is about $368 a month.

How educated are people in Americus, Kansas?

About 11.7% 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 11.4% 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 42 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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