What is the population of Americus?

The population of Americus, KS is 872.

Where is Americus located?

Americus, KS is located at latitude 38.5069600 and longitude -96.2619400. It is in United States.

What is the elevation of Americus?

Americus, KS has an elevation of 353 meters (1158 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Americus in?

Americus, KS is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is Americus in?

Americus is in the state of Kansas, United States.

What county is Americus, KS in?

Americus is in Lyon County, Kansas.

How has the population of Americus changed?

The population of Americus, KS has decreased from 894 (2010) to 872 (2020), a change of -2.5%.

Americus, KS - Geographic Facts & Maps

Americus: township in Lyon County, Kansas.

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Americus is a township located in the county of Lyon in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 894. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 872 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Americus

Population	872 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Kansas (United States)
County	Lyon County
Latitude & Longitude	38.5070,-96.2619
Time Zone	America/Chicago
Local time	01:26:24 (20th October 2026)
Postal code	66835
Population growth	-2.46% (2010-2020)
Weather	71℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Americus is located at 38°30'25"N 96°15'43"W (38.5069600, -96.2619400).

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Weather

71°F

Partly Sunny

0 to 10 mph SE Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Americus decreased by 2.46% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	894	-	census
2011	894	0%	estimation process
2012	891	-0.34%	estimation process
2013	887	-0.45%	estimation process
2014	880	-0.79%	estimation process
2015	885	0.57%	estimation process
2016	887	0.23%	estimation process
2017	883	-0.45%	estimation process
2018	883	0%	estimation process
2019	878	-0.57%	estimation process
2020	872	-0.68%	estimation process

Americus zip code is 66835. County name: Lyon, County fips: 20111

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Americus, KS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
155052	Flint Hills Technical College	Emporia (KS)	66801-5957
155025	Emporia State University	Emporia (KS)	66801-5415

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Americus, KS. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
TOP	Topeka	500 SE Holliday Place	RAIL
LRC	Lawrence	413 East 7th Street	RAIL
NEW	Newton	414 North Main St.	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Americus.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Americu Post Office	Americus (KS)	66835
Emporia Post Office	Emporia (KS)	66801
Allen Post Office	Allen (KS)	66833
Admir Post Office	Admire (KS)	66830
Council Grov Post Office	Council Grove (KS)	66846

Americus, Kansas