Americus, GA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
15,503
Unemployment
12.2%
Poverty
30.3%
Median Home
$86,200
Median Income
$33,347
Median Rent
$744
Americus SnackAbility
2
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Jobs
3/10
Housing
5
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
3
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
9
Americus, GA Crime Report
962
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
6,366.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
157.06%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Americus / 100k People |
Georgia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 962 | 6,366.6 | 2,716.5 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 127 | 840.5 | 340.7 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 4 | 26.5 | 6.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 27 | 178.7 | 75.0 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 83 | 549.3 | 232.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 835 | 5,526.1 | 2,375.8 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 124 | 820.6 | 372.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 677 | 4,480.5 | 1,779.8 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 34 | 225.0 | 223.9 | 219.9 |
Americus, GA Cost Of Living
84
Americus's Overall Cost Of Living
Americus's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Americus | Georgia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 93 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 53 | 86 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 104 | 97 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 93 | 93 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 15,503 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 15,659 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 15,839 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 16,185 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 16,345 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 16,557 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 16,714 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 16,835 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 17,001 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 17,026 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Americus
| Race | Americus | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28.8% | 52.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 66.8% | 31.2% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 3.9% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 9.5% | 18.0% |
Gender in Americus
| Gender | Americus | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.4% | 51.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 43.6% | 48.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Americus for adults over 25
| Education | Americus | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 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 | 14.2% | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.3% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.7% | 9.4% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 17.1% | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.7% | 12.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 17.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.7% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.6% | 14.2% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.7% | 5.8% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.8% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
