Living in Americus, GA
Americus SnackAbility
2
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
5
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
3
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
9
Americus, GA Crime Report
1,051
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
6,921.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
169.50%
Above National Average
Above National Average
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
Americus, Georgia Info Snack
Americus is a city in Sumter County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 17,041. Americus is the home of Habitat for Humanity's international headquarters, the famous Windsor Hotel (from 1892), The Fuller Center for Housing international headquarters, The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving, Glover Foods and many more well-known organizations.
Population
15,659
Unemployment
13.1%
Poverty
33.9%
Median Home
$85,500
Median Income
$31,703
Median Rent
$699
Americus, GA Photos
Source: Public Domain
Rankings for Americus in Georgia
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Map Of Americus, GA
Population over time in Americus
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 15,659 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 15,839 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 16,185 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 16,345 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 16,557 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 16,714 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 16,835 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 17,001 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 17,026 | - |
| Crime/100k | Americus | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 856.2 | 326.6 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 13.2 | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 243.7 | 78.7 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 573.0 | 216.6 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 6065.6 | 2573.7 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 994.5 | 431.3 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 4847.2 | 1907.0 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 223.9 | 235.4 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Americus
| Race | Americus | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27.9% | 53.2% | 61.1% |
| African American | 67.0% | 31.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 9.4% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Americus, Georgia
| Income | Americus | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 17.0% | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.9% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.0% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.1% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.6% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.4% | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.9% | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.9% | 5.8% | 7.0% |
Gender in Americus
| Gender | Americus | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.0% | 51.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 44.0% | 48.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Americus for adults over 25
| Education | Americus | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
1 Reviews & Comments About Americus
Overall User Rating
1.0
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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.
