Americus is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States.

[8] Americus is part of the Emporia Micropolitan Statistical Area.

The 2020 United States census counted 776 people, 324 households, and 216 families in Americus.

29.9% of households consisted of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 386 housing units at an average density of 344.6 per square mile (133.1/km2).

24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The community is served by North Lyon County USD 251 public school district, and its headquarters are located in Americus.

The Northern Heights High School is located east of Allen, and its mascot is the Wildcats.

The Americus Indians[22] achieved a record of 26-0 to win the Kansas State High School boys Class B basketball championship in 1961.

[23] The closest Kansas Turnpike exit is located approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Americus along U.S. Route 50 in Emporia.