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Americus Micro

Americus, GA · 2 counties · 37,829 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 $32,783. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,962. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,829
+2%since 2000
from 36,966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
58 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.2
+4%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K34K36K37K38K1990201020202024Americus
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,783
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,019 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,262
+15%since 2000
from $15,073 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,962
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,477 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.8%
−29.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+38%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45%(17,025)
Black47.7%(18,061)
Hispanic / Latino5%(1,878)
Asian1.2%(454)
Other1.4%(543)
Diversity Score71.2%(26,939)
Diversity Score
71
+7%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+43%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

AmericusCENTRAL15,617
What's inside

2 component counties

Sumter CountyCENTRAL28,801Schley County4,593
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Americus, GA?

Americus, GA has about 37,829 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Americus, GA?

The typical household in Americus, GA earns about $32,783 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 $86,962, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Americus, GA?

About 17.6% 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 25.8% 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 4,013 residents, a change of about 12 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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