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Atkins

Arkansas · 3,016 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 $36,622. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,016
+5%since 2000
from 2,878 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
492 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 469 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+4%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,622
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,339 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,236
+8%since 2000
from $15,979 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.7%
−30.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+15%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(2,855)
Black0.9%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(69)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other5.7%(171)
Diversity Score20.3%(612)
Diversity Score
20
+316%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+26%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.9%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atkins, Arkansas?

Atkins, Arkansas has about 3,016 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atkins, Arkansas?

The typical household in Atkins, Arkansas earns about $36,622 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 $74,800, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Atkins, Arkansas?

About 11.7% 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 15.1% 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 182 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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