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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Americus Micro

Americus, GA · 2 counties · 36,966 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 $31,019. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $59,477. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% 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

36,966
+9%since 1990
from 33,816 in 1990
1990 – 2025
57 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 52 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.8
+7%since 1990
from 30.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
33K34K36K37K38K1990201020202024Americus
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,019
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,006 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,073
+57%since 1990
from $9,616 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.3%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 24.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,477
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,589 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$395
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270 in 1990
US average: $602
65.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 65.0% in 1990
34.7% rent
1.9
−10%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

18.7%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.9%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 62.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−12%since 1990
from 15.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Americus, GA?

Americus, GA has about 36,966 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Americus, GA?

The typical household in Americus, GA earns about $31,019 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 $59,477, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Americus, GA?

About 18.7% 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 21.3% of people in Americus, GA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Americus, GA grown since 1990?

Yes, Americus, GA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,150 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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