Americus, GA business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Americus, GA micropolitan area.
- Population
- 33,4752024 est.
- Establishments
- 698CBP 2023
- Counties
- 2
- Area codes
- 2
About the Americus, GA micropolitan area
The Americus, GA micropolitan area covers 2 counties in Georgia and had 33,475 residents in July 2024, down 2.0% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Sumter County, GA is the most populous, with 28,972 people. By population it ranks 795th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 813th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Sumter County, GA | 28,972 |
| Schley County, GA | 4,503 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Americus, GA's business base
County Business Patterns counted 698 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 9,602 people in mid-March with $405.6 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 13.8 employees per establishment. 54.5% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (141), other services (except public administration) (89), and health care and social assistance (85).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 141 | 1,487 | $39,744,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 89 | 347 | $9,106,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 85 | 2,656 | $130,047,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 66 | 1,022 | $17,898,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 44 | 258 (high noise) | $14,996,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 44 | 280 | $12,071,000 |
| Construction (23) | 42 | 228 | $11,980,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 36 | 1,751 | $88,556,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 32 | 320 | $21,557,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 25 | 163 (high noise) | $8,868,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 25 | 54 (high noise) | $1,648,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 25 | 390 | $12,579,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 14 | 142 | $7,459,000 |
| Information (51) | 10 | 73 | $3,795,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 10 | 35 | $771,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 5 | 193 | $7,156,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 4 | 147 | $12,987,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
Americus, GA compared with the U.S.
Americus, GA has 20.9 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 15.2% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 13.8 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $42,239 (38.2% below the U.S. $68,342). 54.5% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 5.2% have 50 or more. Most establishments are far smaller than the average suggests, so it pays to price a phone plan at the headcount you actually have rather than the average.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 380 | 54.5% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 133 | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 84 | 12.1% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 64 | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 36 | 5.2% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Americus, GA
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 40 have a published Census count in Americus, GA. The largest are limited-service restaurants (30), full-service restaurants (15), and insurance agencies and brokerages (14).
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 30 | 615 | 20.5 |
| Full-service restaurants | 15 | 155 | 10.3 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 14 | — | — |
| Physician practices | 13 | 105 | 8.1 |
| General automotive repair shops | 9 | — | — |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 9 | 36 | 4.0 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 8 | — | — |
| Dental offices | 7 | 56 | 8.0 |
| Hotels and motels | 7 | 150 | 21.4 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 7 | 171 | 24.4 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 6 | 99 | 16.5 |
| Management consulting firms | 6 | 5 | 0.8 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 6 | 74 | 12.3 |
| Residential remodelers | 6 | — | — |
| Child day care services | 6 | 79 | 13.2 |
| Site preparation contractors | 5 | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 5 | — | — |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 5 | 66 | 13.2 |
| Furniture stores | 5 | 32 | 6.4 |
| Optometry practices | 4 | — | — |
| Home health care agencies | 4 | 60 | 15.0 |
| Veterinary clinics | 4 | 43 | 10.8 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 4 | — | — |
| Law offices | 4 | — | — |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 4 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Americus, GA area
The area's named cities and towns have 27 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 229 has the most (96%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 2 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americus, GA | 15,742 | 229 | 19 |
| Ellaville, GA | 1,513 | 229 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Americus, GA business
A 14-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Americus, GA. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $420.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $349.30. On Callata the same 14 people cost $279.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $279.00 | $3,348.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $266.00 | $3,192.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $322.00 | $3,864.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $349.30 | $4,191.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $378.00 | $4,536.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $420.00 | $5,040.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Americus, GA
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
If you already have a number in Americus, GA, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Americus, GA?
229 and 912, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Americus, GA area?
698 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Americus, GA?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 14-person team that is $279.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $349.30 a month (checked September 28, 2026).