Demographics & People — Americus, Georgia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,910 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~15,600 |
| Median Age | 28.8 |
| Total Households | 6,143 |
| Family Households | 2,905 |
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,977 |
| Black or African American | 9,681 |
| Asian | 212 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 460 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 9,833 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,391 |
| English | 918 |
| German | 713 |
| American | 686 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 658 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 365 |
| Irish | 281 |
| Dutch | 214 |
| Scottish | 202 |
Language
| English Only | 14,296 |
| Spanish | 229 |
| Population 5+ | 14,784 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 625 |
| Population 18+ | 12,094 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Americus, Georgia.