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Americus, GA
City in Sumter County, Georgia.
Population
15,813
Land area
11.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,393
ZIP codes
0
Americus and its ZIP codes
Americus at a glance
- Americus is about 7.4 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 80th among 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- The median household income is $39,176, 49% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,500 (65% below Georgia) and median rent is $834 a month.
Local data for Americus, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Americus, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,176
Poverty rate
32.7%
Median home value
$107,500
Median rent
$834/mo
Homeownership
36.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.9%
Median age
28.8
Average commute
17.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (854), Mexican Americans (742), Irish Americans (352).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sumter County. PPP loans are for Americus.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,826
9,680 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,109
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$204M
FY 2026, $6,885 per person
How people get to work
Americus, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.1%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 17.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Americus, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
263
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
89
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Americus, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.5%
U.S. 11.1% +4.4 pts
Cities near Americus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AndersonvilleCity | 9.4 mi | 1.4 |
| PlainsCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| LeslieCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| EllavilleCity | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| SmithvilleCity | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| De SotoCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| OglethorpeCity | 18 mi | 2 |
| Webster CountyUnified Government | 18 mi | 209.7 |
| BronwoodTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| MontezumaCity | 19 mi | 4.6 |
| DoolingTown | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| ByromvilleTown | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| IdealCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| LillyCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| ParrottTown | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| LeesburgCity | 24 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Americus, GA in?
- Americus is in Sumter County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Americus, GA?
- About 15,813 people live in Americus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Americus?
- Nearby places include Andersonville (9.4 mi), Plains (10 mi), Leslie (12 mi), Ellaville (12 mi), Smithville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023