Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
16%
Americus
Americus, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$764
Population
15,394
Renter Mix
56% Rent
Enjoy historic architecture and cultural offerings in this small town
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College Town
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Historic
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Quaint
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Located in southwestern Georgia, Americus is steeped in historical and cultural offerings. Antebellum and Victorian architecture are abundant in Americus. Downtown Americus retains most of its original structures that now contain modern conveniences like boutique shops, coffeehouses, and independent restaurants, providing everything from five-star cuisine to down-home Southern fare.
Americus residents have the option to catch a performance at the Rylander Theatre, play sports at local parks, and visit any of the ornate churches in town. Home to Georgia Southwestern University and South Georgia Technical College, Americus emphasizes the value of education. Americus is also home to a thriving agricultural scene, producing plenty of cotton, peanuts, and vegetables. Convenient access to U.S. Routes 19 and 280 makes getting around from Americus simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$36,250
Average: $54,618
Education
2,734
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,504
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Americus has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
56%
Non-Renters
44%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Americus, GA is $562 for a studio, $764 for one bedroom, $851 for two bedrooms, and $979 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Americus has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$764/month
649 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Americus, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Sumter County Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
791 Students
Sumter County Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
504 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
797 Students
Public
Grades K-12
579 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
560 Students
Public
Grades K-12
579 Students
Americus Sumter County High North
Public
Grades 6-12
294 Students
Americus Sumter County High South
Public
Grades 9-12
709 Students
Public
Grades K-12
579 Students
Americus Sumter County High North
Public
Grades 6-12
294 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.