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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Atkins

Arkansas · 2,878 residents · 6.13 sq mi
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Atkins has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,339. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,878
+2%since 1990
from 2,834 in 1990
1990 – 2025
469 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 462 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
+4%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,339
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,257 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,979
+94%since 1990
from $8,224 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.5%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$451
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $338 in 1990
US average: $602
74.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
25.9% rent
1.8
−21%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,770)
Black0.8%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score6.2%(176)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,776)
Black0.9%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(26)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score4.9%(140)
5
−22%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.0%
+13.4 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−12%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Atkins, Arkansas?

Atkins, Arkansas has about 2,878 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Atkins, Arkansas?

The typical household in Atkins, Arkansas earns about $30,339 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 $53,800, and the typical rent is about $451 a month.

How educated are people in Atkins, Arkansas?

About 9.5% 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 13.5% 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 44 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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