This was 8.8 percent lower than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 15,319.
84 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Americus for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,415 | 16 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,515 | 28.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 431 | 4.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 582 | 6.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,131 | 12.8 |
| Associate's degree | 996 | 11.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 859 | 9.7 |
| Master's degree | 584 | 6.6 |
| Professional school degree | 136 | 1.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 206 | 2.3 |
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