Americus, Georgia
Americus: city in Sumter County, Georgia, USA
About
Americus is a city located in the county of Sumter in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 17,041 and a population density of 572 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,987 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Americus
| Population | 14,987 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| County | Sumter County |
| Postal code | 31709, 31710, 31719 |
| Phone Area Codes | 229 |
| Area | 29.79 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.0724,-84.2327 |
| Altitude | 479 feet / 146 meters |
| Capital city | Americus is capital of Sumter County |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 19:13:07 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 503 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -13.71% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Americus is located at 32°4'21"N 84°13'58"W (32.0723900, -84.2326900).
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Americus decreased by 13.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,041 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,659 | -2.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,374 | -1.74% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,215 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,155 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,859 | -1.87% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,703 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,431 | -1.76% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,356 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,108 | -1.64% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,987 | -0.81% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Americus
1Americus Arts
326 W Forsyth St, Americus, GA 31709, United States View details
Website available
Where to Eat in Americus
1Hibachi Express
1556 E Forsyth St, Americus, GA 31709, United States View details
Phone: +12299288822 | Website available
Where to Stay in Americus
1Best Western Plus Windsor Hotel
125 W Lamar St, Americus, GA 31709, United States View details
Phone: +12299241555 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Americus
1City of Americus
101 West Lamar Street, Americus, GA 31709 View details
Phone: +12299244411 | Website available
People born in Americus (28)
People born in Americus, including politician Duncan U. Fletcher, judge Griffin Bell, musician Gene Gifford, .
More notable people
- Casey Weldon (American football player) he was born in 03/02/1969
- Alonzo Jackson (American football player) he was born in 15/09/1980
- Derrick Wimbush (American football player) he was born in 26/08/1980
- Frank Arthur Hooper (United States federal judge) he was born in 21/04/1895
- George Hooks (American politician) he was born in 09/05/1945
- Jeff McCleskey (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 06/11/1891
- Leonard Pope (American football player) he was born in 10/09/1983
- Lyman Hall (American academic administrator) he was born in 18/02/1859
- Mo Sanford (American baseball player) he was born in 24/12/1966
- Niya Butts (College basketball coach) she was born in 10/01/1978
- Otis Leverette (American football player) he was born in 31/05/1978
- Victor Green (Player of American football) he was born in 08/12/1969
- Walter Tullis (American football player) he was born in 12/04/1953
- Kent Hill (American football player) he was born in 07/03/1957
- Lonne Elder III (American actor and dramatist (1927-1996)) he was born in 26/12/1927
- Robert Johnson (American football player) he was born in 20/06/1982
- Edward Augustus Sieg (American) he was born in 13/08/1907
- Kirby Griffin (American model) she was born in 14/11/1991
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Americus, GA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139764 | Georgia Southwestern State University | Americus (GA) | 31709-4693 |
Closest post offices linked to Americus.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Americu Post Office | Americus (GA) | 31709 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Americus, Kansas township in Lyon County, Kansas with a population of 872 people.
Other cities in Sumter County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sumter County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Plains | 635 | City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA |
| Leslie | 371 | City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Americus distances to largest Georgia cities