Americus is a CDP located in Carroll County Indiana. Americus has a 2024 population of 263. Americus is currently declining at a rate of -4.36% annually but its population has increased by 12.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 234 in 2020.
The average household income in Americus is $120,048 with a poverty rate of 10.14%. The median age in Americus is 49.9 years: 47 years for males, and 55 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Americus was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 249 | 87.06% |
| Two or more races | 31 | 10.84% |
| Native American | 6 | 2.1% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 168 | 1.7 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Non Family | 106 | 0 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Married | 45 | 3.31 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 17 | 1.82 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.9
Average Family Size
1.7
Average Household Size
85.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 7.76% |
| Associates Degree | 17 | 6.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 56 | 22.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 67 | 27.35% |
| High School Graduate | 55 | 22.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 6.94% |
| Some College | 14 | 5.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 208 | 197 | 123 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 12 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 59.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,318 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $35,658 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$35,658
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.84% of Americus residents speak only English, while 9.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 249 | 29 | 11.65% |
10.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.44%
Male Poverty Rate
12.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Americus is White, with 11.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Americus is White, with 11.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $121,250 | $97,819 |
| Households | $135,147 | $120,048 |
| Married Families | $79,479 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $133,050 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
71.6%
Male Marriage Rate
51.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.1%
Labor Force Participation
73.1%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.53%
Born in Americus
86.71%
Native Born
13.29%
Foreign Born
11.19%
Non Citizen
2.1%
Naturalized
86.71% of Americus residents were born in the United States, with 68.53% having been born in Indiana. 11.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 263 | -12 | -4.36% |
| 2023 | 275 | -11 | -3.85% |
| 2022 | 286 | -73 | -20.33% |
| 2021 | 359 | 125 | 53.42% |
| 2020 | 234 | -58 | -19.86% |
| 2019 | 292 | -57 | -16.33% |
| 2018 | 349 | -45 | -11.42% |
| 2017 | 394 | 7 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 387 | -22 | -5.38% |
| 2015 | 409 | -126 | -23.55% |
| 2014 | 535 | -216 | -28.76% |
| 2013 | 751 | 121 | 19.21% |
| 2012 | 630 | -1 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 631 | 208 | 49.17% |
| 2010 | 423 | 0 | 0% |