Americus Population 2026
Americus has a population of 16,028, making it the #2921 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Georgia. It is about 549× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,028
Rank in United States
#2921
Coordinates
32.07°N, 84.23°W
~131 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
999 km
620 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Georgia
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 510,823 | #36 |
| Columbus | 206,922 | #115 |
| Savannah | 147,780 | #187 |
| Athens | 127,315 | #228 |
| South Fulton | 107,436 | #295 |
| Sandy Springs | 105,330 | #300 |
| Roswell | 94,501 | #353 |
| Macon | 91,351 | #374 |
Cities near Americus
- Albany74,843 people · ~55 km away
- Perry15,457 people · ~64 km away
- Warner Robins73,490 people · ~83 km away
- Columbus206,922 people · ~83 km away
- Phenix City37,570 people · ~85 km away
- Tifton16,725 people · ~97 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Americus?
Americus has a population of 16,028 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2921 biggest city in United States.
What state is Americus in?
Americus is located in Georgia, United States.
Is Americus the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 999 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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