Americus
City in Sumter County, Georgia
Americus is a city in Sumter County, Georgia, with 16,230 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 479 ft (146 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Andersonville, 9.6 miles NE.
- 16,230residents (2020 Census)
- 479 ftelevation · 146 m
- 11.3 sq miland area · 29.4 km²
- 1,430 / sq mipopulation density
- 31709ZIP code
About Americus
Americus is the county seat of Sumter County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 16,230. It is the principal city of the Americus Micropolitan Statistical Area, a micropolitan area that covers Schley and Sumter counties and had a combined population of 36,966 at the 2000 census.
Habitat for Humanity was founded in Americus and its international headquarters is there, as well as The Fuller Center for Housing's international headquarters, Georgia Southwestern State University, the Windsor Hotel, The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers, and many other organizations. The city is notable for its rich history, including a large business and residential historic district, being one of the 29 places where Martin Luther King was jailed, the infamous Leesburg Stockade incident, and its close proximity to Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, Andersonville National Historic Site, and Koinonia Farm.
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Living in Americus
- Median household income
- $39,176
- Median home value
- $107,500
- Median rent
- $834/mo
- Median age
- 28.8
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Americus had 16,230 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,230 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,430 per sq mi (552 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Americus at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Sumter County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 16,230 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.35 sq mi (29.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km²) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.0742° N, 84.2226° W |
| ZIP code | 31709 |
| Official website | cityofamericus.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1302116 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Americus
- Andersonville9.6 mi NE
- Plains10.5 mi W
- Leslie11.5 mi SE
- Smithville12.1 mi S
- Ellaville12.4 mi NW
- De Soto12.4 mi SE
- Oglethorpe17.8 mi NE
- Bronwood18.8 mi SW
- Montezuma19.5 mi NE
- Webster County unified government19.5 mi W
- Dooling20.3 mi NE
- Byromville20.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Americus
What county is Americus in?
Americus is in Sumter County, Georgia.
What is the population of Americus, GA?
16,230 people lived in Americus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Americus, GA?
The ZIP code of Americus is 31709.
What is the elevation of Americus?
479 feet (146 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Americus?
Andersonville (9.6 mi), Plains (10.5 mi), Leslie (11.5 mi), Smithville (12.1 mi), Ellaville (12.4 mi).
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