Living in Americus, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Americus · Census data 2020–2024
Americus has 955 residents with a median age of 30.8. The median household income is $73,542 (about the same as the Kansas median), the median home value is $124,100, the median rent is $756/month.
Americus is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Americus at a glance
- Population
- 955
- Median age
- 30.8State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $73,542State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $124,100State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $756/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 80.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Americus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Kansas median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Americus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Americus the median home value is $124,100, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $756 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,237 a month in housing costs.
Americus median household income
The median household income in Americus is $73,542 and the income per person is $27,489. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Americus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 333
- Owner-occupied
- 80.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.5%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 3.11
Americus demographics
- Population
- 955
- Median age
- 30.8
- Under 18
- 34.3%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 307
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Americus ›
Education in Americus
27.8% of adults 25 and older in Americus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Americus
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 90.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Americus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americus | 955 | $73,542 | $124,100 | $756 |
| Emporia | 24,131 | $52,704 | $132,700 | $815 |
| Allen | 287 | $59,016 | $59,600 | $478 |
| Admire | 144 | $56,094 | — | — |
| Reading | 198 | $68,125 | $51,700 | $725 |
| Council Grove | 2,265 | $57,962 | $134,900 | $715 |
| Strong City | 488 | $42,500 | $84,400 | $493 |
| Neosho Rapids | 276 | $75,625 | $79,200 | — |
| Olpe | 565 | $89,479 | $163,300 | $732 |
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What is the median household income in Americus, KS?
The median household income in Americus is $73,542, about the same as the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Americus?
The median home value in Americus is $124,100, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Americus?
The median gross rent in Americus is $756 per month, about 26.6% of household income.
Is Americus, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Kansas median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
What is the median age in Americus?
The median age in Americus is 30.8 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Americus?
The average commute to work in Americus is 22 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Americus?
The unemployment rate in Americus is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Americus?
27.8% of adults in Americus have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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