Americus is a city located in Sumter County, in the state of Georgia (GA), United States. Nestled in the South Atlantic division of the South region, it covers an area of 10.5 square miles (27.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 420 ft. With a population of approximately 17,013 residents, Americus offers a vibrant community life.
The town's population is composed of about 44.26% males and 55.74% females, and it has a population density of 620.29 people per square mile (625.60/km²). Americus lies at a latitude of 32.08 and a longitude of -84.23, operating in the UTC-5.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (9%), followed by English (4.6%), German (4.3%), and Scotch-Irish (1.5%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 31709.