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Atkins

Iowa · 2,203 residents (2025 est.) · 1.097 sq mi
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Atkins is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,138. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,248 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $314,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 49% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,225
+128%since 2000
from 977 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,028 / sq mi
+128%since 2000
from 891 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
+13%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,203 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4449631K2K3K1990201020202024Atkins
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,138
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,722
+118%since 2000
from $20,507 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.3%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
+24%since 2010
from 0.267 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$314,900
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
8.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
+29.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+38%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(967)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(2,134)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other3.2%(72)
Diversity Score9.9%(220)
Diversity Score
10
+386%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+102%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 82.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 6.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−96.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2017
from 80.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atkins, Iowa?

Atkins, Iowa has about 2,225 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atkins, Iowa?

The typical household in Atkins, Iowa earns about $112,138 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atkins, Iowa expensive?

In Atkins, Iowa, the median home is worth about $314,900, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Atkins, Iowa?

About 36.1% of adults age 25 and over in Atkins, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atkins, Iowa?

About 5.3% of people in Atkins, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atkins, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Atkins, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,608 residents, a change of about 261 percent over that period.

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