The Americus Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in Georgia, anchored by the city of Americus.

As of the 2000 census, the μSA had a population of 36,966 (though a July 1, 2007 estimate placed the population at 36,655).

Counties

• Schley
• Sumter

Communities

• Incorporated places
• Americus (Principal city)
• Andersonville
• De Soto
• Ellaville
• Leslie
• Plains

• Unincorporated places
• Cobb
• Murrays Crossroads

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 36,966 people, 13,460 households, and 9,542 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 50.01% White, 47.22% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.27% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.65% of the population.

The median income for a household in the μSA was $31,470, and the median income for a family was $35,797. Males had a median income of $28,534 versus $20,196 for females. The per capita income for the μSA was $15,032.

See also

• Georgia census statistical areas

References