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.
At the 2000 census, the μSA had a population of 36,966 (though a July 1, 2009, estimate placed the population at 36,409).
At the 2000 census, 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 household income was $31,470 and the median family income was $35,797. Males had a median income of $28,534 versus $20,196 for females. The per capita income was $15,032.