Americus
Census-designated place in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Americus is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, with 431 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 558 ft (170 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Buck Creek, 2.6 miles S.
- 431residents (2020 Census)
- 558 ftelevation · 170 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 1,851 / sq mipopulation density
- 47924ZIP code
About Americus
Americus is a small census-designated place in Washington Township, Tippecanoe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Americus had a population of 431.
The community is part of the Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Americus had 431 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 431 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,851 per sq mi (715 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Americus at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Tippecanoe County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 431 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.23 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5257° N, 86.7628° W |
| ZIP code | 47924 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1801396 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Americus
- Buck Creek2.6 mi S
- Colburn2.7 mi E
- Battle Ground4.9 mi W
- Pittsburg5.8 mi NE
- Delphi6.4 mi NE
- Brookston7.5 mi NW
- Yeoman10.0 mi N
- West Lafayette10.2 mi SW
- Lafayette10.2 mi SW
- Dayton10.5 mi S
- Chalmers10.9 mi NW
- Rossville11.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Americus
What county is Americus in?
Americus is in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
What is the population of Americus, IN?
431 people lived in Americus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Americus, IN?
The ZIP code of Americus is 47924.
What is the elevation of Americus?
558 feet (170 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Americus?
Buck Creek (2.6 mi), Colburn (2.7 mi), Battle Ground (4.9 mi), Pittsburg (5.8 mi), Delphi (6.4 mi).
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