City profile · Georgia · Census ACS 2023

Americus, GA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Americus - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

15,910
Residents
$39,527
Median income
$113,500
Median home
$1,088
Median rent (state)

Americus - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Americus lands in the 7th percentile for household income and the 3rd percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

7th
percentile, household income
15th
percentile, home value
27th
percentile, median rent
3rd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Americus, GA

15,910 people live in Americus, Georgia - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Americus brings in $39,527 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 24.3%. Home values in Americus run a median of $113,500, and the median resident age is 29.0 years. 21.5% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 58.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 15 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 650% from five years earlier. Americus's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 5585.2 in FBI UCR data, above the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Americus's yearly average temperature at 64.2°F with 53.4 inches of precipitation per year and 0.2 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Georgia run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Georgia at 96.3 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,088 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Georgia's average monthly utility costs around $225 (state average). Workers in Americus report an average commute of 16.7 minutes, with 69.4% driving alone and 10.8% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 53.2 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Low).

Population

15,910 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Georgia

Median Household Income

$39,527 /yr

Poverty 24.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Georgia average

How does Americus compare to other US cities?

Here's how Americus stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 7% higher than other cities
Home value 15% pricier than other cities
Median rent 27% pricier than other cities
Safety 3% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Georgia, Americus ranks #158 of 165 Georgia cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Americus against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Georgia only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Georgia-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Americus toward the top of Georgia's cities

Among the 637 Georgia cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Americus ranks #127 - the 80th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Americus only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#479 of 610
21st percentile in Georgia
Median Gross Rent
#346 of 638
44th percentile in Georgia
Median Home Value
#405 of 577
30th percentile in Georgia
Poverty Rate
#127 of 637
80th percentile in Georgia
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#239 of 638
62nd percentile in Georgia

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Georgia only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

7thIncome percentile
3rdSafety percentile

7th percentile nationally for median household income · 3rd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Americus's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Americus's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 30 Avg. percentile National median
Americus's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Americus's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$113,500 Among the most affordable more affordable than 85% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Americus $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Americus, GA Americus, GA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Americus, GA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Americus, GA median $39,527/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Americus, GA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Americus, GA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 21.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 24.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 58.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
15,910
Median Income
$39,527
Median Home Value
$113,500
Median Age
29.0
Poverty Rate
24.3%
Labor force participation
58.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
5585.2
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
1653.7
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
3931.5
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
64.2°F
Annual Precipitation
53.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"

Schools

Total Schools
6
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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15,400 residents15,600 residents15,800 residents16,000 residents16,200 residents16,400 residents 202020212022202320242025 16,192 residents 15,617 residents ▼ -3.6%
Americus's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
15
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
15
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.9
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 2
2020 2
2021 2
2022 81
2023 0
2024 15

Permit volume increased 650% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
16.7 minutes
Drive Alone
69.4%
Carpool
12.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
5.0%
Work from Home
10.8%
Other
2.8%

Based on 7,049 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Georgia - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$125
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Georgia state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Georgia state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Americus sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,088/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
53.2 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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Dublin
16,023 people
St. Simons
16,026 people
Lithia Springs
16,138 people
Monroe
15,336 people
Grovetown
16,516 people
Brunswick
15,248 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Americus's 15,910 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Red Oak, TX
15,909 people
Seymour, TN
15,914 people
Indianola, IA
15,918 people
Chubbuck, ID
15,900 people
Rendon, TX
15,894 people
Frederick, CO
15,893 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Americus's $39,527 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

McCloud, CA
$39,519 median income
Ashley, ND
$39,519 median income
Massieville, OH
$39,519 median income
Colony, OK
$39,516 median income
Los Cerrillos, NM
$39,542 median income
Ravenden, AR
$39,545 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Americus, GA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Americus, GA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 31.3% 60.9% 6.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.9% White 31.3% Black or African American 60.9% Asian 1.3% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.3% Some other race 0.2% Two or more races 6.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Americus compares to nearby Georgia cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Americus (this city) 15,910 $39,527
Dublin 16,023 $40,417
St. Simons 16,026 $105,944
Lithia Springs 16,138 $54,982
Census ACS 5-year FIPS GA FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Americus, GA?

What is the population of Americus, GA? +

15,910 people live in Americus, GA according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Americus, GA? +

The median household income in Americus is $39,527 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Americus? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Americus; the closest available measure is the Georgia state average, a cost of living index of 96.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Georgia vary by metro area.

Is Americus, GA safe? +

Americus has a total crime rate of 5585.2 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Americus, GA? +

Americus's median home value sits at $113,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Americus? +

The average annual temperature in Americus runs 64.2°F, 53.4 inches of precipitation, and 0.2 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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