Americus, Georgia
Quick Statistics
Americus is a community in Sumter County, Georgia, home to about 15,813 people spread across 11.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $22,938 a year, and a typical home is worth about $107,500. About 32.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 85.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 7 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Georgia towns GeoStat tracks, Americus ranks number 80 of 669 in population, number 506 in median household income, number 460 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Americus typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 35°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Andersonville, GA | 9.6 mi. | 231 |
| 2. | Plains, GA | 10.5 mi. | 750 |
| 3. | Leslie, GA | 11.5 mi. | 510 |
| 4. | Smithville, GA | 12.1 mi. | 285 |
| 5. | Ellaville, GA | 12.4 mi. | 1,668 |
| 6. | De Soto, GA | 12.5 mi. | 99 |
| 7. | Oglethorpe, GA | 17.8 mi. | 869 |
| 8. | Bronwood, GA | 18.8 mi. | 338 |
What is the population of Americus, Georgia?
Americus has a population of about 15,813 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Americus, Georgia in?
Americus is located in Sumter County, Georgia.
What is the median home value in Americus, Georgia?
The median home value in Americus is about $107,500, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Americus, Georgia?
The median personal income in Americus is about $22,938 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Americus, Georgia?
Since 1950, 27 tornadoes have been recorded in Sumter County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Americus, Georgia?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 35 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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