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Atkins

Arkansas · 2,868 residents (2025 est.) · 6.13 sq mi
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Atkins has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,908. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,400. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,877
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,878 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
469 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 469 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.2
−8%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,868 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Atkins
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,908
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,339 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,174
+64%since 2000
from $15,979 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
−11%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,400
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$889
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.1%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+13%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,776)
Black0.9%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(26)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(140)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(2,665)
Black1.4%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(165)
Diversity Score17.3%(498)
Diversity Score
17
+255%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2012
from 18.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+36.6 ptssince 2017
from 58.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atkins, Arkansas?

Atkins, Arkansas has about 2,877 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atkins, Arkansas?

The typical household in Atkins, Arkansas earns about $61,908 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atkins, Arkansas expensive?

In Atkins, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $124,400, and the typical rent is about $889 a month.

How educated are people in Atkins, Arkansas?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Atkins, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atkins, Arkansas?

About 9.7% of people in Atkins, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atkins, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Atkins, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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