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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 1990 CENSUS

Americus Micro

Americus, GA · 2 counties · 33,816 residents · 649.786 sq mi
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Americus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,006. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $44,589. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

33,816
−9%vs 2000
vs 36,966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
52 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.7
−6%vs 2000
vs 32.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
33K34K36K37K38K1990201020202024Americus
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,006
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,019 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,616
−36%vs 2000
vs $15,073 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.3%
+3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,589
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,477 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$270
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $395 in 2000
US average: $450
65.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.3% in 2000
35.0% rent
2.1
+11%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(18,134)
Black47%(17,365)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(980)
Asian0.5%(196)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.3%(24,517)
1990
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(18,165)
Black45.2%(15,287)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(250)
Asian0.5%(178)
Other0.6%(186)
Diversity Score64.3%(21,734)
64
−3%vs 2000
vs 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.1%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.5%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 13.8 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, GA?

Americus, GA has about 33,816 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Americus, GA?

The typical household in Americus, GA earns about $21,006 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Americus, GA expensive?

In Americus, GA, the median home is worth about $44,589, and the typical rent is about $270 a month.

How educated are people in Americus, GA?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Americus, GA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Americus, GA?

About 24.3% of people in Americus, GA live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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