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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Atkins

Iowa · 617 residents · 1.097 sq mi
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Atkins has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,765. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 360 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $47,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

617
−37%vs 2000
vs 977 in 2000
1990 – 2025
562 / sq mi
−37%vs 2000
vs 891 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.5
−6%vs 2000
vs 33.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4449631K2K3K1990201020202024Atkins
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,765
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,833 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,597
−39%vs 2000
vs $20,507 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$47,000
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $103,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$307
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $365 in 2000
US average: $450
78.3%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.2% in 2000
21.7% rent
1.5
−27%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(617)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.4%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
+132%vs 2000
vs 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Atkins, Iowa?

Atkins, Iowa has about 617 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Atkins, Iowa?

The typical household in Atkins, Iowa earns about $31,765 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 $47,000, and the typical rent is about $307 a month.

How educated are people in Atkins, Iowa?

About 9.4% 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 4.7% of people in Atkins, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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