Americus (Kansas)

Lyon County

20-01675

Americus is a city in Lyon County in the U.S. state of Kansas, United States.

Geography

The place is located in east-central Kansas on the Neosho River, some northwest of Emporia and has 938 residents in a community area of ​​280 ha

Name

Was named the place after Amerigo Vespucci, a merchant, navigator and sailor, after the American continent was named.

Population

97 % of the population are white. 30 % are under 18, 10% 64 The average per capita income is $ 14,532 annually. 11 % of the population lives below the poverty line.

  • Place in Kansas
  • Location in North America
  • Lyon County ( Kansas)
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