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Americus, IN
Census-designated place in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Population
67
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
288
ZIP codes
0
Americus and its ZIP codes
Americus at a glance
- Americus is 51% denser than Indiana as a whole.
Local data for Americus, IN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tippecanoe County. PPP loans are for Americus.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,087
91,936 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,373
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $5,815 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Americus, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
598
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
177
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 19°F
39.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Americus, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.2%
U.S. 33.3% -5.1 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
Cities near Americus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ColburnCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Buck CreekCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Battle GroundTown | 5.2 mi | 1 |
| PittsburgCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.3 |
| DelphiCity | 6.1 mi | 2.7 |
| BrookstonTown | 7.6 mi | 0.7 |
| LafayetteCity | 9.8 mi | 30.4 |
| YeomanTown | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
| West LafayetteCity | 11 mi | 13.6 |
| DaytonTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| ChalmersTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| RossvilleTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| BringhurstCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| RockfieldCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| FloraTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| CutlerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Americus, IN in?
- Americus is in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Americus, IN?
- About 67 people live in Americus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Americus?
- Nearby places include Colburn (2.5 mi), Buck Creek (2.9 mi), Battle Ground (5.2 mi), Pittsburg (5.4 mi), Delphi (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023