Americus, Kansas
City · Population 779 · #224 in Kansas
tiny community🌐 americus-ks.uscitysearch.com
About Americus
Americus is a tiny community in central Kansas counting 779 people who proudly call it home.
Americus holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.08 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 721 residents per square mile.
📰 Americus News Today
- Errol W. Myers Emporia Gazette · Jun 11
- Tribute Wall | Benjamin Ray Bish countrysidefh.com · Jun 9
- William "Bill" Smith Obituary (2026) - Americus, KS - Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home- Emporia Legacy obituary · Jun 30
- Janet Matile Obituary Nov 16, 2025 Petersen Family Funeral Home · Nov 16
- Larry Joseph Birk Obituary (2026) - Emporia, KS - Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home- Emporia Legacy obituary · Apr 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Americus Unique
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏫 Schools in Americus
- NLC Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)779
Rank in state#224 of 626
Land area1.08 sq mi
Density721/sq mi
Coordinates38.5064, -96.2613