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Atkins

Iowa · 977 residents · 1.097 sq mi
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Atkins is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,833. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $103,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

977
+58%since 1990
from 617 in 1990
1990 – 2025
891 / sq mi
+58%since 1990
from 562 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.4
+6%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4449631K2K3K1990201020202024Atkins
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,833
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,765 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,507
+63%since 1990
from $12,597 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.9%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$103,300
+67%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$365
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $307 in 1990
US average: $602
84.2%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
15.8% rent
2.0
+37%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(617)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(967)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(20)
2
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.0%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.0%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 84.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.2 min
−57%since 1990
from 23.7 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, Iowa?

Atkins, Iowa has about 977 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Atkins, Iowa?

The typical household in Atkins, Iowa earns about $50,833 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 $103,300, and the typical rent is about $365 a month.

How educated are people in Atkins, Iowa?

About 17.0% 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 3.9% 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 360 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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

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