Economy & Jobs — Americus, Georgia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $39,176 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$45,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,545 |
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| Poverty Rate | 32.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 7,558 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 18.0% |
| Manufacturing | 15.5% |
| Retail | 12.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 27 |
| Gas Stations | 23 |
| Convenience Stores | 15 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 15 |
| Insurance Agencies | 14 |
| Physician Offices | 13 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Real Estate Offices | 9 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Hotels Motels | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Liquor Stores | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
