Americus, IN Demographics

A map of Americus's Population by Race

Americus, Indiana has an estimated population of 67, a dramatic decrease from the 431 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.6% White, 25.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Americus, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Americus has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Americus, that probability was 14.1% in 2020 and 37.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Americus is ranked the 898th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Americus was ranked the 493rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Americus's White Population

50 residents of Americus, or 74.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Americus is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Americus ranks 291st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Americus's White population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. White residents' share of Americus's population has decreased from 92.6% to 74.6%.

Americus is less White than neighboring Colburn (100% White), Buck Creek (84.4% White), Delphi (81.2% White), Battle Ground (88.1% White), and Brookston (92.2% White).

Americus's Black Population

0 residents of Americus, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Americus is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Americus ranks 264th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Americus's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Americus's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Americus is less Black than neighboring Battle Ground (1% Black).

Americus's Asian Population

0 residents of Americus, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Americus is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Americus ranks 145th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Americus's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Americus's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Americus is less Asian than neighboring Delphi (0.7% Asian).

Americus's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Americus, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Americus is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Americus ranks 591st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Americus's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Americus's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Americus is less Hispanic than neighboring Delphi (14.1% Hispanic), Battle Ground (7.1% Hispanic), and Brookston (4% Hispanic).

Americus's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Americus, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Americus is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Americus ranks 75th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Americus's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Americus's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Americus is less Native American/Other than neighboring Delphi (0.1% Native American/Other), and Battle Ground (1.2% Native American/Other).

Americus's Multiracial Population

17 residents of Americus, or 25.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Americus is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Americus ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Americus's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Americus's population has increased from 3.7% to 25.4%.

Americus is more Multiracial than neighboring Colburn (0% Multiracial), Buck Creek (15.6% Multiracial), Delphi (3.8% Multiracial), Battle Ground (2.7% Multiracial), and Brookston (3.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.