Americus, GA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
15,319
Unemployment
8.1%
Poverty
28.2%
Median Home
$93,400
Median Income
$33,405
Median Rent
$715
Americus SnackAbility
2
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Jobs
4/10
Housing
5
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
3
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
9.5
Americus, GA Crime Report
941
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
6,311.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
169.02%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Americus / 100k People |
Georgia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 941 | 6,311.2 | 2,407.4 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 161 | 1,079.8 | 400.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 13.4 | 8.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 14 | 93.9 | 65.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 134 | 898.7 | 293.8 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 780 | 5,231.4 | 2,007.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 89 | 596.9 | 290.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 667 | 4,473.5 | 1,478.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 24 | 161.0 | 238.2 | 246.0 |
Americus, GA Cost Of Living
88
Americus's Overall Cost Of Living
Americus's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Americus | Georgia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 103 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 54 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 93 | 91 | 100 | |
Americus, GA Photos
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Rankings for Americus in Georgia
Map Of Americus, GA
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Population over time in Americus
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 15,319 | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 15,659 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 15,839 | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 16,185 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 16,345 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 16,557 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 16,714 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 16,835 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 17,001 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 17,026 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Americus
| Race | Americus | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31.0% | 52.1% | 60.1% |
| African American | 64.5% | 31.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.6% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 9.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Americus
| Gender | Americus | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 51.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 44.1% | 48.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Americus for adults over 25
| Education | Americus | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Americus, Georgia
| Income | Americus | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.6% | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.4% | 4.2% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.0% | 9.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15.7% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.9% | 12.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.9% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.5% | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.5% | 14.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.0% | 6.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.5% | 7.1% | 8.3% |
