Americus, Georgia Population 2022
Americus is a city located in Sumter County Georgia. Americus has a 2020 population of 14,364. It is also the county seat of Sumter County. Americus is currently declining at a rate of -1.70% annually and its population has decreased by -15.60% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,019 in 2010.
The average household income in Americus is $45,981 with a poverty rate of 30.25%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $744 per month, and the median house value is $86,200. The median age in Americus is 29.9 years, 28.2 years for males, and 31.5 years for females.
Americus Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Americuswas:
- Black or African American: 66.99%
- White: 29.54%
- Two or more races: 1.95%
- Asian: 0.78%
- Other race: 0.74%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 34,291 | -245 | -0.71% |
| 2020 | 34,536 | -245 | -0.71% |
| 2019 | 34,781 | -245 | -0.70% |
| 2018 | 35,026 | -110 | -0.31% |
| 2017 | 35,136 | -440 | -1.25% |
| 2016 | 35,576 | -329 | -0.92% |
| 2015 | 35,905 | -445 | -1.24% |
| 2014 | 36,350 | -80 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 36,430 | -176 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 36,606 | -506 | -1.38% |
| 2011 | 37,112 | -592 | -1.60% |
| 2010 | 37,704 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,386 | 66.99% |
| White | 4,580 | 29.54% |
| Two or More Races | 302 | 1.95% |
| Asian | 121 | 0.78% |
| Some Other Race | 114 | 0.74% |
Americus Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,162 | 2.33 | 39.4 |
| Non Family | 2,605 | 1.16 | 33.8 |
| Married | 1,792 | 2.92 | 65 |
| Female | 1,446 | 3.62 | 18.2 |
| Male | 319 | 2.69 | 37 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 535 | 6.02% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,097 | 12.34% |
| High School Graduate | 2,946 | 33.14% |
| Some College | 1,849 | 20.80% |
| Associates Degree | 845 | 9.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 880 | 9.90% |
| Graduate Degree | 737 | 8.29% |
Americus Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,758 | 4,382 | 464 |
| White | 2,912 | 2,679 | 1,066 |
| Asian | 113 | 113 | 59 |
| Hispanic | 103 | 80 | 21 |
| Other Race | 35 | 35 | |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 23 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 65.22%.
$31,041
Average Earnings
$35,905
Average Male
$26,675
Average Female
Americus Language by Age
Americus Language
96.35% of Americus residents speak only English, while 3.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.78% of the population.
Americus Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,821 | 3,475 | 35.38% |
| White | 3,985 | 664 | 16.66% |
| Other | 103 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 213 | 103 | 48.36% |
| Multiple | 224 | 85 | 37.95% |
| Asian | 88 | 1 | 1.14% |
30.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.53%
Male Poverty Rate
34.74%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Americus
The race most likely to be in poverty in Americus is Hispanic, with 48.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Americus is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.28%.
Americus Marital Status
Marriage Rates
30.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.0%
Male Marriage Rate
27.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Americus Married by Age and Sex
Americus Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Americus Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 265 | 6.65% |
| Black | 237 | 3.22% |
Americus Veterans by Education
7.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
60%
Labor Force Participation
52.7%
Employment Rate
12.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
81.29%
Born in Americus
97.97%
Native Born
2.03%
Foreign Born
1.09%
Non Citizen
0.94%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.97% of Americus residents were born in the United States, with 81.29% having been born in Georgia. 1.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14,364 | -248 | -1.70% |
| 2021 | 14,612 | -248 | -1.67% |
| 2020 | 14,860 | -248 | -1.64% |
| 2019 | 15,108 | -248 | -1.62% |
| 2018 | 15,356 | -75 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 15,431 | -272 | -1.73% |
| 2016 | 15,703 | -156 | -0.98% |
| 2015 | 15,859 | -296 | -1.83% |
| 2014 | 16,155 | -60 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 16,215 | -159 | -0.97% |
| 2012 | 16,374 | -285 | -1.71% |
| 2011 | 16,659 | -360 | -2.12% |
| 2010 | 17,019 | 6 | 0.00% |
| 2000 | 17,013 | 501 | 0.30% |
| 1990 | 16,512 | 392 | 0.24% |
| 1980 | 16,120 | 29 | 0.02% |
| 1970 | 16,091 | 2,619 | 1.79% |
| 1960 | 13,472 | 2,083 | 1.69% |
| 1950 | 11,389 | 2,108 | 2.07% |
| 1940 | 9,281 | 521 | 0.58% |
| 1930 | 8,760 | -250 | -0.28% |
| 1920 | 9,010 | 947 | 1.12% |
| 1910 | 8,063 | 389 | 0.50% |
| 1900 | 7,674 | 1,276 | 1.84% |
| 1890 | 6,398 | 2,763 | 5.82% |
| 1880 | 3,635 | 376 | 1.10% |
| 1870 | 3,259 | 0.00% |