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Americus

Kansas · 894 residents · 1.083 sq mi
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Americus has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,423. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
894
−5%since 2000
from 938 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
825 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 866 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+10%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6818089351K1K1990201020202024Americus
2024955
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,423
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,859 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,438
+34%since 2000
from $14,532 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.282
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,900
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+13%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(835)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(37)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.2%(20)
Diversity Score15.4%(138)
Diversity Score
15
+190%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+63%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.7%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Americus, Kansas?

Americus, Kansas has about 894 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Americus, Kansas?

The typical household in Americus, Kansas earns about $54,423 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 $91,900, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Americus, Kansas?

About 15.9% 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 3.6% of people in Americus, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Americus, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Americus, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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