This was 10.7 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 917.
89.6 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 | 59 | 10.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 142 | 25 |
| GED or alternative credential | 47 | 8.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 70 | 12.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 69 | 12.1 |
| Associate's degree | 60 | 10.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 90 | 15.8 |
| Master's degree | 28 | 4.9 |
| Professional school degree | 2 | 0.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 2 | 0.4 |
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