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Americus, Georgia Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Americus is 15,000, with 47% male and 53% female. The population has remained relatively stable, supported by manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1832
  • County: Sumter County
  • Land area: 11.2 square miles
  • Population density: 1,339 people per square mile
  • Area code: 229
  • Zip code: 31709

Geography and Location

Americus is located in southwestern Georgia, in Sumter County. The city is known for its historic district, which features many well-preserved antebellum homes. Americus is also home to Habitat for Humanity International’s global headquarters. The city is close to major tourist attractions such as the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site in nearby Plains. Americus has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters.

Demographics

Median resident age: 30.2 years
Median household income: $26,808
Median house value: $61,200

Population by Race

Races in Americus:

  • Black (58.3%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (38.0%)
  • Hispanic (2.5%)
  • Other race (0.9%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)
  • American Indian (0.5%)

Ancestries: United States (9.0%), English (4.6%), German (4.3%), Irish (3.7%), Scotch-Irish (1.5%), French (1.2%).

Elevation: 420 feet

Land area: 10.5 square miles

Map of Americus, GA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Americus

  • High school or higher: 69.4%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 21.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.9%
  • Unemployed: 8.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 16.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Americus city

  • Never married: 38.6%
  • Now married: 38.3%
  • Separated: 3.9%
  • Widowed: 9.7%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

2.2% Foreign born (1.3% Latin America, 0.6% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: -499 (-2.8%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Americus:

  • SUMTER REGIONAL HOSPITAL (100 WHEATLEY DR)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Americus:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Americus:

  • SOUTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL (about 38 miles; ALBANY, GA; Abbreviation: ABY)
  • LAWSON AAF (FORT BENNING) (about 56 miles; FORT BENNING(COLUMBUS), GA; Abbreviation: LSF)
  • COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN (about 57 miles; COLUMBUS, GA; Abbreviation: CSG)

Other public-use airports nearest to Americus:

  • SOUTHER FIELD (about 4 miles; AMERICUS, GA; Abbreviation: ACJ)
  • PETERSON FIELD (about 10 miles; PLAINS, GA; Abbreviation: 7A9)
  • DR. C P SAVAGE SR. (about 23 miles; MONTEZUMA, GA; Abbreviation: 53A)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/Universities in Americus:

  • GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (Full-time enrollment: 1,967; Location: 800 WHEATLEY ST; Public; Website: www.gsw.edu; Offers Master’s degree)
  • SOUTH GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 896; Location: 1583 SOUTHER FIELD RD; Public; Website: www.sgatech.org)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Americus:

  • ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 38 miles; ALBANY, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,996)
  • FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 41 miles; FT VALLEY, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,233)
  • COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 55 miles; COLUMBUS, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,886)
  • MACON STATE COLLEGE (about 63 miles; MACON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,557)
  • CENTRAL GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 63 miles; MACON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,383)
  • MERCER UNIVERSITY (about 66 miles; MACON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 5,859)
  • GORDON COLLEGE (about 68 miles; BARNESVILLE, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,263)

Schools

Public high schools in Americus:

  • AMERICUS HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 820; Location: 805 HARROLD AVENUE; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • SUMTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 612; Location: 101 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high school in Americus:

  • SOUTHLAND ACADEMY (Students: 1,123; Location: P O BOX 1127; Grades: PK – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Americus:

  • SUMTER COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL (Students: 940; Location: 123 LEARNING LANE; Grades: PK – 02)
  • CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 738; Location: 300 CHEROKEE AVENUE; Grades: PK – 02)
  • STALEY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 697; Location: 915 NORTH LEE STREET; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • SUMTER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 679; Location: 438 BUMPHEAD ROAD; Grades: 03 – 05)
  • SUMTER COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 678; Location: 439 BUMPHEAD ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • SARAH COBB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 540; Location: 1901 VALLEY DRIVE; Grades: 03 – 05)
  • CROSSROADS ACADEMY FOR ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL (Location: 802 ASHBY STREET; Grades: 00 – 00)

Private primary/middle school in Americus:

  • THE KING’S ACADEMY (Students: 94; Location: P.O. BOX 545; Grades: PK – 9)

Libraries

Library in Americus:

  • LAKE BLACKSHEAR REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM (Operating income: $810,218; Location: 307 EAST LAMAR STREET; 280,703 books; 2,505 audio materials; 2,410 video materials; 328 serial subscriptions)

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