Americus, KS
Americus Map
Americus Overview
1,028
TOTAL POPULATION
547
MALE POPULATION
481
FEMALE POPULATION
113.72
MALES / 100 FEMALES
87.93
FEMALES / 100 MALES
29.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,767
PER CAPITA INCOME
$87,938
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$78,417
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
34.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
65.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.34
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
531
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
74.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Americus Zip Codes
Americus Area Codes
Race in Americus
The most populous races in Americus are White / Caucasian (985 | 95.8%), Hispanic or Latino (55 | 5.3%), and Two or more Races (41 | 4.0%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 2 | 0.2% |
Black / African American | 0 | 0.0% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 55 | 5.3% |
Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
White / Caucasian | 985 | 95.8% |
Two or more Races | 41 | 4.0% |
Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 1,028 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Americus
The most populous ancestries reported in Americus are German (275 | 26.8%), European (213 | 20.7%), Irish (115 | 11.2%), American (61 | 5.9%), and Mexican (54 | 5.2%), together accounting for 69.8% of all Americus residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
Albanian | 2 | 0.2% |
American | 61 | 5.9% |
British | 3 | 0.3% |
Cherokee | 2 | 0.2% |
Czech | 5 | 0.5% |
Danish | 4 | 0.4% |
Dutch | 16 | 1.6% |
English | 52 | 5.1% |
European | 213 | 20.7% |
French | 27 | 2.6% |
French Canadian | 1 | 0.1% |
German | 275 | 26.8% |
Irish | 115 | 11.2% |
Italian | 4 | 0.4% |
Kiowa | 1 | 0.1% |
Korean | 2 | 0.2% |
Mexican | 54 | 5.2% |
Norwegian | 2 | 0.2% |
Scotch-Irish | 1 | 0.1% |
Scottish | 13 | 1.3% |
Swedish | 17 | 1.7% |
Welsh | 1 | 0.1% | View All 22 Rows |
Immigrants in Americus
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Americus came from Asia (2 | 0.2%), Philippines (2 | 0.2%), and South Eastern Asia (2 | 0.2%), together accounting for 0.6% of all Americus residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Asia | 2 | 0.2% |
Philippines | 2 | 0.2% |
South Eastern Asia | 2 | 0.2% | View All 3 Rows |
Sex and Age in Americus
Sex and Age in Americus
The most populous age groups in Americus are 15 to 19 Years (86 | 15.7%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (56 | 11.6%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 31 (5.7%) | 24 (5.0%) |
5 to 9 Years | 68 (12.4%) | 56 (11.6%) |
10 to 14 Years | 51 (9.3%) | 42 (8.7%) |
15 to 19 Years | 86 (15.7%) | 44 (9.1%) |
20 to 24 Years | 44 (8.0%) | 39 (8.1%) |
25 to 29 Years | 10 (1.8%) | 29 (6.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 11 (2.0%) | 31 (6.4%) |
35 to 39 Years | 70 (12.8%) | 43 (8.9%) |
40 to 44 Years | 30 (5.5%) | 38 (7.9%) |
45 to 49 Years | 24 (4.4%) | 20 (4.2%) |
50 to 54 Years | 28 (5.1%) | 28 (5.8%) |
55 to 59 Years | 19 (3.5%) | 36 (7.5%) |
60 to 64 Years | 21 (3.8%) | 9 (1.9%) |
65 to 69 Years | 18 (3.3%) | 18 (3.7%) |
70 to 74 Years | 14 (2.6%) | 14 (2.9%) |
75 to 79 Years | 19 (3.5%) | 7 (1.5%) |
80 to 84 Years | 3 (0.5%) | 2 (0.4%) |
85 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.2%) |
Total | 547 (100.0%) | 481 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Americus
Median Family Size in Americus
The median family size in Americus is 3.47 persons per family, with married-couple families (190 | 77.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.62 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (36 | 14.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.94 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 190 (77.5%) | 3.62 |
Single Male/Father | 19 (7.8%) | 3.00 |
Single Female/Mother | 36 (14.7%) | 2.94 |
Total Families | 245 (100.0%) | 3.47 |
Median Household Size in Americus
The median household size in Americus is 2.98 persons per household, with married-couple households (190 | 55.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.62 persons per household. non-family households (100 | 29.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.50 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 190 (55.1%) | 3.62 |
Single Male/Father | 19 (5.5%) | 3.21 |
Single Female/Mother | 36 (10.4%) | 3.58 |
Non-family | 100 (29.0%) | 1.50 |
Total Households | 345 (100.0%) | 2.98 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Americus
Out of a total of 345 households in Americus, 245 (71.0%) are family households, while 100 (29.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 82, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 76.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 76 (22.0%) |
2-Person Households | 82 (23.8%) | 12 (3.5%) |
3-Person Households | 51 (14.8%) | 12 (3.5%) |
4-Person Households | 77 (22.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 16 (4.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 19 (5.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 245 (71.0%) | 100 (29.0%) |
Female Fertility in Americus
Fertility by Age in Americus
Average fertility rate in Americus is 111.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 159.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 50.0% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 7 (25.0%) | 159.0 |
20 to 34 years | 14 (50.0%) | 141.0 |
35 to 50 years | 7 (25.0%) | 64.0 |
Total | 28 (100.0%) | 111.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Americus
42.9% of women with births (28) in Americus are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 14.3% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 12 (85.7%) | 2 (14.3%) |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
Total | 12 (42.9%) | 16 (57.1%) |
Fertility by Education in Americus
Average fertility rate in Americus is 111.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 196.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 74.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 35.7% of all women with births.
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 7 (25.0%) | 119.0 |
High School Diploma | 2 (7.1%) | 74.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 7 (25.0%) | 74.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 10 (35.7%) | 196.0 |
Graduate Degree | 2 (7.1%) | 95.0 |
Total | 28 (100.0%) | 111.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Americus
57.1% of women with births in Americus are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 12 (42.9%) | 16 (57.1%) |
Income in Americus
Income Overview in Americus
Per Capita Income in Americus is $26,767, while median incomes of families and households are $87,938 and $78,417 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 1,028 | $26,767 |
Median Family Income | 245 | $87,938 |
Mean Family Income | 245 | $87,504 |
Median Household Income | 345 | $78,417 |
Mean Household Income | 345 | $76,783 |
Income Deficit | 245 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 1,028 | 34.47% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 1,028 | 65.53¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 1,028 | 0.34 |
Earnings by Sex in Americus
Average Earnings in Americus are $42,109, $45,972 for men and $30,125 for women, a difference of 34.5%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 287 (50.9%) | $45,972 |
Female | 277 (49.1%) | $30,125 |
Total | 564 (100.0%) | $42,109 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Americus
The most common earnings brackets in Americus are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (40 | 13.9%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (30 | 10.8%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 21 (7.3%) | 14 (5.1%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 8 (2.8%) | 16 (5.8%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 1 (0.4%) | 27 (9.8%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 1 (0.4%) | 6 (2.2%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 12 (4.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 3 (1.1%) | 9 (3.3%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (5.8%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (1.1%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 2 (0.7%) | 4 (1.4%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 3 (1.1%) | 16 (5.8%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 3 (1.1%) | 27 (9.8%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 33 (11.5%) | 14 (5.1%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 11 (3.8%) | 5 (1.8%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 35 (12.2%) | 19 (6.9%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 40 (13.9%) | 30 (10.8%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 9 (3.1%) | 29 (10.5%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 29 (10.1%) | 14 (5.1%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 29 (10.1%) | 12 (4.3%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 29 (10.1%) | 14 (5.1%) |
$100,000+ | 18 (6.3%) | 2 (0.7%) |
Total | 287 (100.0%) | 277 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Americus
Average earnings in Americus are $54,750 for men and $41,528 for women, a difference of 24.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $66,667, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $33,889. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $51,667, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $30,417.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $43,542 | $0 |
High School Diploma | $49,250 | $30,417 |
College or Associate's Degree | $63,500 | $31,250 |
Bachelor's Degree | $33,889 | $42,333 |
Graduate Degree | $66,667 | $51,667 |
Total | $54,750 | $41,528 |
Family Income in Americus
Family Income Brackets in Americus
According to the Americus family income data, there are 63 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.7% of all families.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 7 | 2.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 12 | 4.9% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 16 | 6.5% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 17 | 6.9% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 47 | 19.2% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 56 | 22.9% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 63 | 25.7% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 25 | 10.2% |
$200,000+ | 2 | 0.8% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Americus
5-person families (16 | 6.5%) account for the highest median family income in Americus with $110,938 per family, while 2-person families (82 | 33.5%) have the highest median income of $39,271 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 82 (33.5%) | $78,542 |
3-Person Families | 77 (31.4%) | $77,917 |
4-Person Families | 51 (20.8%) | $109,375 |
5-Person Families | 16 (6.5%) | $110,938 |
6-Person Families | 19 (7.8%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
Total | 245 (100.0%) | $87,938 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Americus
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 20 (8.2%) | $0 |
1 Earner | 68 (27.8%) | $41,786 |
2 Earners | 129 (52.6%) | $102,625 |
3+ Earners | 28 (11.4%) | $126,042 |
Total | 245 (100.0%) | $87,938 |
Household Income in Americus
Household Income Brackets in Americus
With 82 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Americus, accounting for 23.8% of all households. In contrast, only 2 households (0.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 14 | 4.1% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 10 | 2.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 24 | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 38 | 11.0% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 28 | 8.1% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 53 | 15.4% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 82 | 23.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 69 | 20.0% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 25 | 7.2% |
$200,000+ | 2 | 0.6% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Americus
The median household income in Americus is $78,417, with the highest median household income of $90,000 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 156 households (45.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $30,833, with 30 households (8.7%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 30 (8.7%) | $30,833 |
25 to 44 Years | 156 (45.2%) | $90,000 |
45 to 64 Years | 101 (29.3%) | $83,125 |
65+ Years | 58 (16.8%) | $41,250 |
Total | 345 (100.0%) | $78,417 |
Poverty in Americus
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Americus
With 10.2% poverty level for males and 18.2% for females among the residents of Americus, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 16 males (51.6%) and 16 females (66.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 16 (51.6%) | 16 (66.7%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 17 (21.0%) | 12 (35.3%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 12 (13.2%) | 18 (39.1%) |
25 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (10.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 9 (9.0%) | 17 (21.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (4.2%) |
55 to 64 Years | 2 (5.0%) | 4 (8.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (18.8%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (20.0%) |
Total | 56 (10.2%) | 83 (18.2%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Americus
According to the poverty statistics in Americus, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 15 (48.4%) | 8 (33.3%) |
5 Years | 15 (100.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 64 (79.0%) | 22 (64.7%) |
12 to 14 Years | 23 (100.0%) | 32 (100.0%) |
15 Years | 32 (100.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 7 (100.0%) | 30 (100.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 79 (86.8%) | 28 (60.9%) |
25 to 34 Years | 21 (100.0%) | 54 (90.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 91 (91.0%) | 64 (79.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 52 (100.0%) | 46 (95.8%) |
55 to 64 Years | 38 (95.0%) | 41 (91.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 32 (100.0%) | 26 (81.2%) |
75 Years and over | 22 (100.0%) | 8 (80.0%) |
Total | 491 (89.8%) | 373 (81.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Americus
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Americus show that 5.3% or 10 of the total 190 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 33.3%, comprising of 10 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 89 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 71 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 20 (66.7%) | 10 (33.3%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 180 (94.7%) | 10 (5.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Americus
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (43.8%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (38.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Americus
The poverty data for Americus shows that 10 of the married-couple family households (5.3%) and 14 of the single-parent households (25.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (33.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 household (27.5%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (27.5%) |
3 or 4 Children | 10 (33.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 10 (5.3%) | 14 (25.5%) |
Employment Characteristics in Americus
Employment by Class of Employer in Americus
Among the 505 employed individuals in Americus, private company employees (319 | 63.2%), not-for-profit organizations (81 | 16.0%), and local government employees (37 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 319 | 63.2% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 29 | 5.7% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 11 | 2.2% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 81 | 16.0% |
Local Government Employees | 37 | 7.3% |
State Government Employees | 25 | 5.0% |
Federal Government Employees | 2 | 0.4% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 1 | 0.2% |
Total | 505 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Americus
According to the labor force statistics for Americus, out of the total population over 16 years of age (717), 74.1% or 531 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.3% or 12 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 39 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.6% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 52 (57.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 63 (75.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 39 (100.0%) | 2 (5.1%) |
30 to 34 Years | 41 (97.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 160 (88.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 87 (87.0%) | 7 (8.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 45 (81.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 22 (73.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 22 (34.4%) | 3 (13.6%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 531 (74.1%) | 12 (2.3%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Americus
According to labor force statistics for Americus, 88.1% of individuals (394) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (447) are in the labor force, with 2.3% or 9 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 98.3% or 114 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.9% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 44 (84.6%) | 8 (15.9%) |
High School Diploma | 83 (88.3%) | 2 (2.4%) |
College / Associate Degree | 153 (82.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 114 (98.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 394 (88.1%) | 10 (2.3%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Americus
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Americus are Community & Social Service (77 | 14.8%), Education Instruction & Library (61 | 11.7%), Management (36 | 6.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (30 | 5.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (16 | 3.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Americus, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (68.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 22 (61.1%) | 14 (38.9%) |
Business & Financial | 8 (53.3%) | 7 (46.7%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 11 (68.8%) | 5 (31.2%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 2 (33.3%) | 4 (66.7%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 19 (24.7%) | 58 (75.3%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 10 (16.4%) | 51 (83.6%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 30 (100.0%) |
Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 60 (34.5%) | 114 (65.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 276 (53.2%) | 243 (46.8%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Americus are Cleaning & Maintenance (31 | 6.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (24 | 4.6%), Healthcare Support (8 | 1.5%), Security & Protection (6 | 1.2%), and Law Enforcement (4 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Americus, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (71.0%), and Security & Protection (33.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (95.8%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
Security & Protection | 2 (33.3%) | 4 (66.7%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 1 (4.2%) | 23 (95.8%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 22 (71.0%) | 9 (29.0%) |
Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 25 (36.2%) | 44 (63.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 276 (53.2%) | 243 (46.8%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Americus are Office & Administration (61 | 11.7%), and Sales & Related (55 | 10.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 31 (56.4%) | 24 (43.6%) |
Office & Administration | 2 (3.3%) | 59 (96.7%) |
Total (Category) | 33 (28.4%) | 83 (71.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 276 (53.2%) | 243 (46.8%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Americus are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (57 | 11.0%), Construction & Extraction (13 | 2.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (2 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 57 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 70 (97.2%) | 2 (2.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 276 (53.2%) | 243 (46.8%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Americus are Production (72 | 13.9%), Transportation (13 | 2.5%), and Material Moving (3 | 0.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 72 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Transportation | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Material Moving | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 88 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 276 (53.2%) | 243 (46.8%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Americus
Employment Industries in Americus
The major employment industries in Americus include Manufacturing (102 | 19.7%), Educational Services (80 | 15.4%), Retail Trade (65 | 12.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (56 | 10.8%), and Construction (31 | 6.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Americus
The Americus industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Construction (96.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (98.2%), and Educational Services (91.2%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 30 (96.8%) | 1 (3.2%) |
Manufacturing | 89 (87.3%) | 13 (12.8%) |
Wholesale Trade | 19 (90.5%) | 2 (9.5%) |
Retail Trade | 45 (69.2%) | 20 (30.8%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 25 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 1 (11.1%) | 8 (88.9%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 4 (36.4%) | 7 (63.6%) |
Professional & Scientific | 20 (69.0%) | 9 (31.0%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 13 (81.2%) | 3 (18.8%) |
Educational Services | 7 (8.7%) | 73 (91.2%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 1 (1.8%) | 55 (98.2%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 3 (9.7%) | 28 (90.3%) |
Public Administration | 4 (30.8%) | 9 (69.2%) |
Total | 276 (53.2%) | 243 (46.8%) |
Education in Americus
School Enrollment in Americus
The most common levels of schooling among the 380 students in Americus are elementary school (115 | 30.3%), high school (109 | 28.7%), and middle school (54 | 14.2%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 16 | 4.2% |
Kindergarten | 18 | 4.7% |
Elementary School | 115 | 30.3% |
Middle School | 54 | 14.2% |
High School | 109 | 28.7% |
College / Undergraduate | 53 | 14.0% |
Graduate / Professional | 15 | 4.0% |
Total | 380 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Americus
Out of a total of 380 students who are enrolled in schools in Americus, 21 (5.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 359 (94.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (25.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 117 (94.4%) | 7 (5.7%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 92 (98.9%) | 1 (1.1%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 65 (85.5%) | 11 (14.5%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 32 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 Years and over | 6 (75.0%) | 2 (25.0%) |
Total | 359 (94.5%) | 21 (5.5%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Americus
Business (36 | 25.2%), education (31 | 21.7%), arts & humanities (19 | 13.3%), psychology (15 | 10.5%), and social sciences (11 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 143 individuals in Americus who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 8 | 5.6% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 1 | 0.7% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 3 | 2.1% |
Psychology | 15 | 10.5% |
Social Sciences | 11 | 7.7% |
Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 6 | 4.2% |
Business | 36 | 25.2% |
Education | 31 | 21.7% |
Literature & Languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Liberal Arts & History | 6 | 4.2% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 5 | 3.5% |
Communications | 2 | 1.4% |
Arts & Humanities | 19 | 13.3% |
Total | 143 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Americus
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Americus
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Americus are males with 2 vehicles (98, accounting for 35.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (77, making up 42.2%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 2 (0.7%) | 3 (1.3%) |
1 Vehicle | 6 (2.2%) | 20 (8.6%) |
2 Vehicles | 98 (35.9%) | 77 (33.2%) |
3 Vehicles | 95 (34.8%) | 53 (22.8%) |
4 Vehicles | 58 (21.2%) | 59 (25.4%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 14 (5.1%) | 20 (8.6%) |
Total | 273 (100.0%) | 232 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Americus
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Americus are 15 to 19 minutes (143 commuters, 29.1%), 20 to 24 minutes (127 commuters, 25.8%), and 10 to 14 minutes (67 commuters, 13.6%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 8 | 1.6% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 27 | 5.5% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 67 | 13.6% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 143 | 29.1% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 127 | 25.8% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 52 | 10.6% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 35 | 7.1% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 7 | 1.4% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 2 | 0.4% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 1 | 0.2% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 19 | 3.9% |
90 or more Minutes | 4 | 0.8% |
Commute Time by Sex in Americus
The most common commute times in Americus are 15 to 19 minutes (79 commuters, 29.1%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (64 commuters, 29.0%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (3.6%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 11 (4.1%) | 16 (7.2%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 45 (16.6%) | 22 (10.0%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 79 (29.1%) | 64 (29.0%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 64 (23.6%) | 63 (28.5%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 27 (10.0%) | 25 (11.3%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 22 (8.1%) | 13 (5.9%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 7 (2.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 2 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 1 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 12 (4.4%) | 7 (3.2%) |
90 or more Minutes | 1 (0.4%) | 3 (1.4%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Americus
The most frequent times of departure to work in Americus are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (67, 24.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (72, 32.6%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 20 (7.4%) | 4 (1.8%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 17 (6.3%) | 1 (0.4%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 17 (6.3%) | 8 (3.6%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 12 (4.4%) | 25 (11.3%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 31 (11.4%) | 3 (1.4%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 48 (17.7%) | 72 (32.6%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 67 (24.7%) | 52 (23.5%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 4 (1.5%) | 7 (3.2%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (5.0%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 4 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (6.8%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 8 (2.9%) | 3 (1.4%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 15 (5.5%) | 11 (5.0%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 28 (10.3%) | 9 (4.1%) |
Total | 271 (100.0%) | 221 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Americus
Occupancy by Ownership in Americus
Of the total 345 dwellings in Americus, owner-occupied units account for 262 (75.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 83 (24.1%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 262 | 75.9% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 83 | 24.1% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 345 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Americus
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 76 | 22.0% |
2-Person Household | 94 | 27.3% |
3-Person Household | 63 | 18.3% |
4+ Person Household | 112 | 32.5% |
Total Housing Units | 345 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Americus
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 54 (71.1%) | 22 (28.9%) |
2-Person Household | 72 (76.6%) | 22 (23.4%) |
3-Person Household | 35 (55.6%) | 28 (44.4%) |
4+ Person Household | 101 (90.2%) | 11 (9.8%) |
Total Housing Units | 262 (75.9%) | 83 (24.1%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Americus
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 22 (66.7%) | 11 (33.3%) |
High School Diploma | 55 (72.4%) | 21 (27.6%) |
College/Associate Degree | 114 (79.7%) | 29 (20.3%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 71 (76.3%) | 22 (23.7%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Americus
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 91 | 26.4% |
35 to 44 Years | 95 | 27.5% |
45 to 54 Years | 47 | 13.6% |
55 to 64 Years | 54 | 15.7% |
65 to 74 Years | 43 | 12.5% |
75 to 84 Years | 14 | 4.1% |
85 Years and Over | 1 | 0.3% |
Total | 345 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Americus
Median Income by Occupancy in Americus
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 262 (75.9%) | $83,125 |
Renter-Occupied | 83 (24.1%) | $50,208 |
Average | 345 (100.0%) | $78,417 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Americus
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 8 (3.0%) | 6 (7.2%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 2 (0.8%) | 8 (9.6%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (18.1%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 9 (3.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 33 (12.6%) | 5 (6.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 21 (8.0%) | 7 (8.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 44 (16.8%) | 9 (10.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 75 (28.6%) | 7 (8.4%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 43 (16.4%) | 26 (31.3%) |
$150,000 or more | 27 (10.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 262 (100.0%) | 83 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Americus
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 9 (3.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$300 to $499 | 48 (18.3%) | 10 (12.0%) |
$500 to $799 | 60 (22.9%) | 15 (18.1%) |
$800 to $999 | 35 (13.4%) | 28 (33.7%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 84 (32.1%) | 25 (30.1%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 12 (4.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 4 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 9 (3.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 1 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 262 (100.0%) | 83 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Americus
Housing Structures in Americus
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 293 | 84.9% |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 | 0.0% |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 4 | 1.2% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
10 or more Apartments | 8 | 2.3% |
Mobile Home / Other | 40 | 11.6% |
Total | 345 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Americus
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 226 (77.1%) | 67 (22.9%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 36 (90.0%) | 4 (10.0%) |
Total | 262 (75.9%) | 83 (24.1%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Americus
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 2 (0.8%) | 11 (13.3%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 138 (52.7%) | 44 (53.0%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 70 (26.7%) | 28 (33.7%) |
8 or more Rooms | 52 (19.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 262 (100.0%) | 83 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Americus
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 193 (73.7%) | 48 (57.8%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 7 (2.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Electricity | 56 (21.4%) | 35 (42.2%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 6 (2.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 262 (100.0%) | 83 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Americus
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 3 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 24 (9.2%) | 27 (32.5%) |
2 Vehicles | 117 (44.7%) | 27 (32.5%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 118 (45.0%) | 29 (34.9%) |
Total | 262 (100.0%) | 83 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Americus
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Americus
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 84 | 178 |
Median Property Value | $104,300 | $111,100 |
Median Household Income | $88,000 | $23 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $445 | $1 |
Real Estate Taxes | $1,706 | $22 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Americus
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 22 (26.2%) | 3 (1.7%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 16 (19.1%) | 70 (39.3%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 31 (36.9%) | 91 (51.1%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (6.2%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 15 (17.9%) | 3 (1.7%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 84 (100.0%) | 178 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Americus
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 2 (2.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 6 (7.1%) | 6 (3.4%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 7 (8.3%) | 5 (2.8%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 5 (5.9%) | 26 (14.6%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 13 (15.5%) | 16 (9.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 34 (40.5%) | 31 (17.4%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 13 (15.5%) | 41 (23.0%) |
$150,000 or more | 4 (4.8%) | 30 (16.9%) |
Total | 84 (100.0%) | 178 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Americus
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 57 (67.9%) | 80,500 (45,224.7%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 6 (7.1%) | 110 (61.8%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 2 (2.4%) | 30 (16.9%) |
4.0x or more | 19 (22.6%) | 3 (1.7%) |
Total | 84 (100.0%) | 178 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Americus
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 23 (27.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 4 (4.8%) | 5 (2.8%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 41 (48.8%) | 47 (26.4%) |
Total | 84 (100.0%) | 178 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Americus
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Americus
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 62 (80.5%) | 15 (19.5%) |
6 to 18 Years | 225 (78.9%) | 60 (21.0%) |
19 to 25 Years | 120 (90.9%) | 12 (9.1%) |
26 to 34 Years | 50 (69.4%) | 22 (30.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 125 (69.1%) | 56 (30.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 85 (85.0%) | 15 (15.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 76 (89.4%) | 9 (10.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 64 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 32 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 839 (81.6%) | 189 (18.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Americus
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 62 (80.5%) | 15 (19.5%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 225 (78.9%) | 60 (21.0%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 120 (90.9%) | 12 (9.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Americus
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 53 (84.1%) | 10 (15.9%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 99 (60.7%) | 64 (39.3%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 123 (69.5%) | 54 (30.5%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 206 (77.1%) | 61 (22.9%) |
$100,000 and over | 358 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Americus
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 16 (20.8%) | 53 (68.8%) |
6 to 18 Years | 23 (8.1%) | 213 (74.7%) |
19 to 25 Years | 4 (3.0%) | 120 (90.9%) |
25 to 34 Years | 6 (8.3%) | 47 (65.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 8 (4.4%) | 117 (64.6%) |
45 to 54 Years | 10 (10.0%) | 81 (81.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 10 (11.8%) | 69 (81.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 64 (100.0%) | 42 (65.6%) |
75 Years and over | 32 (100.0%) | 23 (71.9%) |
Total | 173 (16.8%) | 765 (74.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Americus
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 3 (1.9%) | 8 (5.9%) |
18 to 34 Years | 21 (18.8%) | 4 (3.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 15 (7.8%) | 20 (11.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 21 (65.6%) | 13 (40.6%) |
75 Years and over | 6 (27.3%) | 2 (20.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Americus
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1 (0.5%) | 7 (4.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 15 (46.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 2 (9.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 3 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (3.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 5 (2.6%) | 5 (2.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (10.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 3 (1.9%) | 8 (5.9%) |
18 to 34 Years | 21 (18.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 8 (4.2%) | 8 (4.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2 (6.2%) | 8 (25.0%) |
75 Years and over | 3 (13.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 7 (3.6%) | 6 (3.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 11 (34.4%) | 13 (40.6%) |
75 Years and over | 4 (18.2%) | 1 (10.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2 (6.2%) | 2 (6.2%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Technology Access in Americus
Computing Device Access in Americus
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 274 | 79.4% |
Smartphone | 296 | 85.8% |
Tablet | 215 | 62.3% |
No Computing Device | 26 | 7.5% |
Total | 345 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Americus
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 189 | 54.8% |
Cellular Data Only | 61 | 17.7% |
Satellite Internet | 52 | 15.1% |
No Internet | 44 | 12.8% |
Total | 345 | 100.0% |
Americus Summary
Americus, Kansas is a small town located in the southeastern corner of the state, in the Flint Hills region. It is situated in Lyon County, and is part of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area. The town was founded in 1871, and was named after the Latin word for “America”. As of the 2010 census, the population of Americus was 545.
Geography
Americus is located at 38°25'25" North, 96°14'17" West (38.423607, -96.237945). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), all of it land.
Economy
The economy of Americus is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several grain elevators, and the surrounding area is used for cattle and crop farming. The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 545 people, 213 households, and 145 families residing in the town. The population density was 890.0 people per square mile (344.3/km2). There were 233 housing units at an average density of 382.5 per square mile (147.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
There were 213 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 5.3% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Americus?
Total Population of Americus is 1,028.
What is the Total Male Population of Americus?
Total Male Population of Americus is 547.
What is the Total Female Population of Americus?
Total Female Population of Americus is 481.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Americus?
There are 113.72 Males per 100 Females in Americus.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Americus?
There are 87.93 Females per 100 Males in Americus.
What is the Median Population Age in Americus?
Median Population Age in Americus is 29.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Americus
Average Family Size in Americus is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Americus
Average Household Size in Americus is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Americus?
Per Capita income in Americus is $26,767.
What is the Median Family Income in Americus?
Median Family Income in Americus is $87,938.
What is the Median Household income in Americus?
Median Household Income in Americus is $78,417.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Americus?
Income or Wage Gap in Americus is 34.5%.
Women in Americus earn 65.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Americus?
Inequality or Gini Index in Americus is 0.34.
How Large is the Labor Force in Americus?
There are 531 People in the Labor Forcein in Americus.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Americus?
74.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Americus.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Americus?
Unemployment Rate in Americus is 2.3%.