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Crime in Americus summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Americus. Key points include:
There were 868 total crimes in Americus in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Americus is 5,585.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Americus is 1,653.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Americus is 3,931.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Americus is 163.55% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Americus Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Americus / 100k People |
Georgia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 868 | 5,585.2 | 2,000.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 257 | 1,653.7 | 325.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 5 | 32.2 | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 14 | 90.1 | 40.8 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 228 | 1,467.1 | 245.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 611 | 3,931.5 | 1,674.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 95 | 611.3 | 202.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 487 | 3,133.6 | 1,247.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 29 | 186.6 | 224.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Americus summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Americus. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Georgia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Americus is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Americus is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Americus is $128,313.
The median income in Americus is $39,176.
Americus's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Americus Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Americus | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 60 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Americus, GA Weather
The average high in Americus is 76.8° and the average low is 53.2°.
There are 68.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Americus |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 53.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 68.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Americus, GA Photos
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I'm from Americus and this is 100% true. One time a lady was almost beaten to death by 3 men on her own front porch and she lived on the richest street in town.
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Americus Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Americus
The current population in Americus is 15,813. The population has decreased 7.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,813 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 15,910 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 16,020 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 16,144 | 5.4% |
| 2020 | 15,319 | -1.2% |
| 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
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Americus is:
28.2% White with 4,464 White residents.
60.5% African American with 9,566 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 276 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 15 Other residents.
4.1% Two Or More with 655 Two Or More residents.
5.3% Hispanic with 834 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Americus | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28.2% | 49.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 60.5% | 30.7% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.3% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Americus
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Americus is 56.5% female with 8,939 female residents.
Americus is 43.5% male with 6,874 male residents.
| Gender | Americus | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.5% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 43.5% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Americus for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Americus completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Americus completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Americus completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Americus completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Americus completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Americus completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Americus completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Americus completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Americus completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Americus | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Americus, Georgia
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8.5% of households in Americus earn Less than $10,000.
7.3% of households in Americus earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.5% of households in Americus earn $15,000 to $24,999.
16.5% of households in Americus earn $25,000 to $34,999.
22.5% of households in Americus earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.3% of households in Americus earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.3% of households in Americus earn $75,000 to $99,999.
5.6% of households in Americus earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.2% of households in Americus earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.2% of households in Americus earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Americus | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.5% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.3% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.5% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 16.5% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 22.5% | 10.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.3% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.6% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.2% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
