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Americus

County:
Sumter County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
11.35
State:
Georgia

Americus is a city located in Sumter County, Georgia. Americus has a 2025 population of 15,629 . It is also the county seat of Sumter County . Americus is currently declining at a rate of -0.72% annually and its population has decreased by -3.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,193 in 2020.

The average household income in Americus is $49,786 with a poverty rate of 28.74%. The median age in Americus is 29 years: 28.7 years for males, and 29.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 80.3 males.

15.6K
Total Population
1,377
Density (mi²)
-113 -0.72%
Growth

Americus Population

Americus Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Americus includes 60.85% Black or African American, 31.28% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American (60.85%)

White (31.28%)

Two or more races (6.05%)

Asian (1.33%)

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.29%)

Other race (0.19%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American9,68160.85%
White4,97731.28%
Two or more races9636.05%
Asian2121.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander460.29%
Other race310.19%

Americus Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Americus' average per capita income is $35,016. Household income levels show a median of $39,527. The poverty rate stands at 28.74%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$64,112-
Families$45,063$60,961
Households$39,527$49,786
Non Families$32,778$38,383

$35,016

Average Income

$39,527

Median Household Income

28.74%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)