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Americus Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 25,664
- Land Area (2000): 344.517 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 2.234 square kilometers
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 17,210 | 2002 | 17,790 | 2005 | 17,198 |
2000 | 18,729 | 2003 | 17,164 | 2006 | Not Available |
2001 | 17,423 | 2004 | Not Available | 2007 | 16,448 |
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Houses (2000): 10,287
Americus Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 18,759 | 73.09% |
Rural, Farm | 219 | 0.85% |
Rural, Non-farm | 6,686 | 26.05% |
Americus Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Americus Employment Information Back to top
Americus Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 571 | 10.50% |
2. | Educational Services | 453 | 8.33% |
3. | Public Administration | 410 | 7.54% |
4. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 236 | 4.34% |
5. | Electrical Equipment / Appliances / Components Manufacturing | 233 | 4.28% |
6. | Furniture and Related Manufacturing | 225 | 4.14% |
7. | Health Care | 219 | 4.03% |
8. | Accommodation and Food Services | 187 | 3.44% |
9. | Truck Transportation | 172 | 3.16% |
10. | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 163 | 3.00% |
11. | Food and Beverage Stores | 159 | 2.92% |
12. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 148 | 2.72% |
13. | Wood Manufacturing | 148 | 2.72% |
14. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 138 | 2.54% |
15. | Repair and Maintenance | 122 | 2.24% |
16. | Paper Manufacturing | 119 | 2.19% |
17. | Department and Other General Stores | 117 | 2.15% |
18. | Mining | 109 | 2.00% |
19. | Finance and Insurance | 89 | 1.64% |
20. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 85 | 1.56% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Health Care | 951 | 18.03% |
2. | Educational Services | 915 | 17.35% |
3. | Accommodation and Food Services | 384 | 7.28% |
4. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 309 | 5.86% |
5. | Public Administration | 286 | 5.42% |
6. | Social Assistance | 259 | 4.91% |
7. | Electrical Equipment / Appliances / Components Manufacturing | 201 | 3.81% |
8. | Department and Other General Stores | 166 | 3.15% |
9. | Electronic Shopping and Mail Order | 138 | 2.62% |
10. | Finance and Insurance | 131 | 2.48% |
11. | Furniture and Related Manufacturing | 128 | 2.43% |
12. | Food and Beverage Stores | 103 | 1.95% |
13. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 102 | 1.93% |
14. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 100 | 1.90% |
15. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 81 | 1.54% |
16. | Personal and Laundry Services | 73 | 1.38% |
17. | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 73 | 1.38% |
18. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 72 | 1.36% |
19. | Food Manufacturing | 52 | 0.99% |
20. | Apparel Manufacturing | 44 | 0.83% |
Americus Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Production Occupations | 328 | 6.03% |
2. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 306 | 5.63% |
3. | Other Material Moving Workers | 216 | 3.97% |
4. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 193 | 3.55% |
5. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 190 | 3.49% |
6. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 178 | 3.27% |
7. | Vehicle Mechanics | 175 | 3.22% |
8. | Law Enforcement Workers | 166 | 3.05% |
9. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 163 | 3.00% |
10. | Carpenters | 158 | 2.90% |
11. | Agricultural Workers | 148 | 2.72% |
12. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 145 | 2.67% |
13. | Other Management Occupations | 145 | 2.67% |
14. | Other Construction Trades | 119 | 2.19% |
15. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 112 | 2.06% |
16. | Assemblers and Fabricators | 107 | 1.97% |
17. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 105 | 1.93% |
18. | Operations Managers Non Finance | 103 | 1.89% |
19. | Top Executives | 100 | 1.84% |
20. | Construction Laborers | 96 | 1.77% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 349 | 6.62% |
2. | Registered Nurses | 222 | 4.21% |
3. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 219 | 4.15% |
4. | Other Office and Admin Support | 218 | 4.13% |
5. | Secretaries and Admins | 218 | 4.13% |
6. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 216 | 4.09% |
7. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 204 | 3.87% |
8. | Cashiers | 199 | 3.77% |
9. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 197 | 3.73% |
10. | Assemblers and Fabricators | 177 | 3.36% |
11. | Customer Service Representatives | 169 | 3.20% |
12. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 168 | 3.18% |
13. | Other Production Occupations | 145 | 2.75% |
14. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 127 | 2.41% |
15. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 117 | 2.22% |
16. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 116 | 2.20% |
17. | Other Management Occupations | 115 | 2.18% |
18. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 111 | 2.10% |
19. | Child Care Workers | 108 | 2.05% |
20. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 100 | 1.90% |
Americus Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 10,012 | 52.27% |
15-35 hours | 1,894 | 9.89% |
1-14 hours | 560 | 2.92% |
No regular hours | 6,689 | 34.92% |
Americus Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 331 | 3.19% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 139 | 1.34% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 298 | 2.87% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 607 | 5.85% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 972 | 9.38% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 1,353 | 13.05% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 2,497 | 24.08% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 1,166 | 11.25% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 437 | 4.21% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 536 | 5.17% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 222 | 2.14% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 57 | 0.55% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 777 | 7.49% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 976 | 9.41% |
Americus Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 448 | 4.32% |
5-9 | 2,557 | 24.66% |
10-14 | 2,824 | 27.24% |
15-19 | 1,893 | 18.26% |
20-24 | 865 | 8.34% |
25-29 | 171 | 1.65% |
30-34 | 782 | 7.54% |
35-39 | 42 | 0.41% |
40-44 | 104 | 1.00% |
45-59 | 299 | 2.88% |
60-89 | 189 | 1.82% |
At least 90 | 194 | 1.87% |
Americus Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 23 | 0.22% | 8,735 | 84.25% |
30-44 | 0 | 0.00% | 928 | 8.95% |
45-59 | 0 | 0.00% | 299 | 2.88% |
At least 60 | 0 | 0.00% | 383 | 3.69% |
Americus Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 7 | 0.07% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 2,008 | 19.07% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 7,994 | 75.93% |
Motorcycle | 0 | 0.00% |
Other | 72 | 0.68% |
Public transportation | 23 | 0.22% |
Walked | 264 | 2.51% |
Worked at home | 160 | 1.52% |
Americus Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Americus Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 9,276 (24,263 people)
Families (2000): 6,521 (20,612 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 2,130
People at same address in 1995: 12,838
Americus Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 1,730 | 18.65% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 631 | 6.80% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 638 | 6.88% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 915 | 9.86% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 702 | 7.57% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 728 | 7.85% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 620 | 6.68% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 535 | 5.77% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 400 | 4.31% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 604 | 6.51% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 733 | 7.90% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 529 | 5.70% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 210 | 2.26% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 98 | 1.06% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 77 | 0.83% |
$200,000 or more | 126 | 1.36% |
Americus Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 2,374 | 25.56% |
Family, 2 people | 2,523 | 27.16% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 347 | 3.74% |
Family, 3 people | 1,672 | 18.00% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 56 | 0.60% |
Family, 4 people | 1,256 | 13.52% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 24 | 0.26% |
Family, 5 people | 629 | 6.77% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 11 | 0.12% |
Family, 6 people | 259 | 2.79% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 3 | 0.03% |
Family, 7 or more people | 134 | 1.44% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 1 | 0.01% |
Americus Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 7,290 | 31.19% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 2,026 | 8.67% |
Public Assistance | 669 | 2.86% |
Retirement | 1,290 | 5.52% |
Self Employment | 855 | 3.66% |
Social Security | 2,286 | 9.78% |
Supplemental Security | 624 | 2.67% |
Wage / Salary | 7,027 | 30.06% |
Other | 1,308 | 5.60% |
Americus Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 2,157 | 53.87% |
With children under 18 | 1,847 | 46.13% |
Americus Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 678 | 7.66% |
Married | 4,631 | 52.33% |
Never Married | 3,328 | 37.60% |
Widowed | 213 | 2.41% |
Americus Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 1,173 | 11.00% |
Married | 4,646 | 43.56% |
Never Married | 3,558 | 33.36% |
Widowed | 1,288 | 12.08% |
Americus Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Americus Education Information Back to top
Americus Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 1,622 | 8.84% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 3,853 | 20.99% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 5,326 | 29.02% |
Some college, no degree | 3,744 | 20.40% |
Associate degree | 462 | 2.52% |
Bachelors degree | 1,934 | 10.54% |
Graduate or professional degree | 1,415 | 7.71% |
Americus Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 498 | 1.94% | 86 | 0.34% | 584 | 2.28% |
Kindergarten | 417 | 1.62% | 90 | 0.35% | 507 | 1.98% |
Grades 1-4 | 1,441 | 5.61% | 208 | 0.81% | 1,649 | 6.43% |
Grades 5-8 | 1,268 | 4.94% | 224 | 0.87% | 1,492 | 5.81% |
Grades 9-12 | 1,448 | 5.64% | 216 | 0.84% | 1,664 | 6.48% |
Undergrad college | 1,567 | 6.11% | 156 | 0.61% | 1,723 | 6.71% |
Graduate or professional school | 245 | 0.95% | 19 | 0.07% | 264 | 1.03% |
Total | 6,884 | 26.82% | 999 | 3.89% | 7,883 | 30.72% |
Americus Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Americus Public Benefits Information Back to top
Americus Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 18,689 | 76.97% |
Below Poverty Level | 5,593 | 23.03% |
Americus Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Americus Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 332
Americus Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 4.300 | 0.639 | 0.174 | 1.336 | 6.450 | 0.116 | 12.260 | 49.506 | 2.615 | 64.497 |
2000 | 4.912 | 0.694 | 0.427 | 2.349 | 8.383 | 0.481 | 10.785 | 52.806 | 2.883 | 66.955 |
2001 | 5.854 | 0.287 | 0.000 | 2.411 | 8.552 | 0.230 | 14.291 | 59.863 | 3.214 | 77.599 |
2002 | 5.902 | 0.675 | 0.056 | 1.911 | 8.544 | 0.000 | 14.390 | 64.137 | 2.530 | 81.057 |
2003 | 5.884 | 0.466 | 0.000 | 1.573 | 7.924 | 0.233 | 16.546 | 61.757 | 2.913 | 81.216 |
2004 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
2005 | 3.838 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.872 | 4.710 | 0.581 | 19.305 | 44.482 | 1.454 | 65.240 |
2006 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
2007 | 5.107 | 0.912 | 0.122 | 2.067 | 8.208 | 0.000 | 23.286 | 43.531 | 2.189 | 69.005 |
Americus Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 10 | 38 |
2005 | 9 | 36 |
2006 | 8 | 36 |
2007 | 8 | 36 |
Americus Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
1999 | 1,221 |
2000 | 1,411 |
2001 | 1,501 |
2002 | 1,594 |
Americus Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Americus Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Americus Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 4,134 | 16.11% |
10-19 Years | 4,111 | 16.02% |
20-29 Years | 4,176 | 16.27% |
30-39 Years | 3,556 | 13.86% |
40-49 Years | 3,223 | 12.56% |
50-59 Years | 2,573 | 10.03% |
60-69 Years | 1,581 | 6.16% |
70-79 Years | 1,278 | 4.98% |
80-89 Years | 830 | 3.23% |
90+ Years | 202 | 0.79% |
Americus Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 11,883 | 46.30% |
Female | 13,781 | 53.70% |
Americus Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
African-American | 13,402 | 52.22% |
Caucasian | 11,239 | 43.79% |
Hispanic/Latino | 653 | 2.54% |
Asian | 179 | 0.70% |
Multiracial | 129 | 0.50% |
Amerindian | 50 | 0.19% |
Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.02% |
Other Race | 6 | 0.02% |
Americus Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | United States Or American | 2,922 | 33.02% |
2. | English | 1,235 | 13.95% |
3. | German | 1,211 | 13.68% |
4. | Irish | 1,072 | 12.11% |
5. | Scotch Irish | 344 | 3.89% |
6. | Italian | 264 | 2.98% |
7. | Scottish | 264 | 2.98% |
8. | French Non-Basque | 227 | 2.56% |
9. | Polish | 160 | 1.81% |
10. | Dutch | 145 | 1.64% |
Americus Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 22,161 | 94.19% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 922 | 3.92% |
3. | German | 105 | 0.45% |
4. | French | 100 | 0.43% |
5. | Korean | 62 | 0.26% |
6. | Portuguese / Portuguese Creole | 37 | 0.16% |
7. | Other Native North American | 35 | 0.15% |
8. | Japanese | 33 | 0.14% |
9. | Other Indic | 20 | 0.09% |
10. | Urdu | 19 | 0.08% |
Americus Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 25,097 | 97.79% |
Naturalized immigrant | 204 | 0.79% |
Not a citizen | 363 | 1.41% |
Americus Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Americus Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Americus Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
31709 | 31710 | 31719 |