Americus
City in Lyon County, Kansas
Americus is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, with 776 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,158 ft (353 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dunlap, 7.5 miles NW.
- 776residents (2020 Census)
- 1,158 ftelevation · 353 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 717 / sq mipopulation density
- 66835ZIP code
About Americus
Americus is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 776. It is located northwest of the city of Emporia. Americus is often a waypoint in some Unbound Gravel bike races.
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Living in Americus
- Median household income
- $73,542
- Median home value
- $124,100
- Median rent
- $756/mo
- Median age
- 30.8
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Americus had 776 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 776 |
|---|---|
| Density | 717 per sq mi (277 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Americus at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Lyon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 776 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.08 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.5064° N, 96.2613° W |
| ZIP code | 66835 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2001675 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Americus
- Dunlap7.5 mi NW
- Emporia8.0 mi SE
- Bushong9.4 mi N
- Allen11.4 mi NE
- Admire12.7 mi NE
- Reading16.5 mi E
- Council Grove16.5 mi NW
- Strong City16.8 mi SW
- Neosho Rapids17.4 mi SE
- Olpe17.5 mi S
- Cottonwood Falls18.0 mi SW
- Hartford21.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Americus
What county is Americus in?
Americus is in Lyon County, Kansas.
What is the population of Americus, KS?
776 people lived in Americus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Americus, KS?
The ZIP code of Americus is 66835.
What is the elevation of Americus?
1,158 feet (353 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Americus?
Dunlap (7.5 mi), Emporia (8.0 mi), Bushong (9.4 mi), Allen (11.4 mi), Admire (12.7 mi).
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