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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2020 ACS

Americus Micro

Americus, GA · 2 counties · 34,163 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 $38,762. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $123,704. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,163
−8%since 2000
from 36,966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
53 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
Median age
38.8
+18%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K34K36K37K38K1990201020202024Americus
202434K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.5%(1,884)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.8%(1,995)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.9%(2,351)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.4%(2,864)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.4%(2,519)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.7%(4,014)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.5%(3,912)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.3%(4,201)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.6%(4,297)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411%(3,741)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.3%(1,796)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.7%(589)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,762
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,019 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,918
+45%since 2000
from $15,073 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,704
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,477 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$703
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+24%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Americus on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(18,134)
Black47%(17,365)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(980)
Asian0.5%(196)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.6%(14,885)
Black46.6%(15,914)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(1,945)
Asian1.5%(523)
Other1.1%(359)
Segregation Score
28
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.5%(1,583)
Cuban0.5%(135)
Dominican0.3%(106)
Puerto Rican0.3%(90)
Spaniard0.1%(37)
Guatemalan0.1%(26)
Honduran0.1%(21)
Colombian0.2%(12)
Asian origin
Japanese0.7%(208)
Asian Indian0.3%(98)
Korean0.2%(62)
Chinese0.1%(25)
Ancestry
American11.2%(3,951)
English4.9%(1,705)
Irish3.6%(1,239)
German2.7%(937)
Scottish0.8%(288)
French0.7%(249)
Polish0.7%(231)
Italian0.6%(217)
Dutch0.5%(172)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(135)
British0.3%(112)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Lebanese0.3%(103)
Nigerian0.2%(59)
Swedish0.2%(58)
West Indian0.2%(55)
Swiss0.1%(43)
Hungarian0.1%(42)
Jamaican0.1%(37)
Welsh0.1%(35)
Danish0.1%(30)
Guyanese0.1%(28)
Austrian0.1%(26)
Norwegian0.1%(26)
Finnish0.1%(22)
Russian0.1%(20)
Slovene0.1%(16)
Slovak0%(13)
Latvian0%(11)
Czech0%(8)
Haitian0%(6)
Belgian0%(2)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−69.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married39.9%(5,045)
Married44.5%(5,638)
Widowed5.9%(753)
Divorced9.7%(1,222)
Women 15+
Never married42.1%(6,179)
Married38.5%(5,647)
Widowed8%(1,167)
Divorced11.4%(1,680)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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AmericusCENTRAL15,617Ellaville1,529Plains531Leslie336Andersonville235De Soto120
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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 34,163 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Americus, GA?

The typical household in Americus, GA earns about $38,762 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 $123,704, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Americus, GA?

About 18.9% 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 23.1% 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 347 residents, a change of about 1 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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