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Atkins

Iowa · 1,670 residents · 1.097 sq mi
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Atkins is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,031. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $174,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,670
+71%since 2000
from 977 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,522 / sq mi
+71%since 2000
from 891 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.7
+7%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4449631K2K3K1990201020202024Atkins
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,031
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,188
+37%since 2000
from $20,507 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.267
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
8.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,647)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(32)
Diversity Score
2
−4%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+105%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.6%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atkins, Iowa?

Atkins, Iowa has about 1,670 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atkins, Iowa?

The typical household in Atkins, Iowa earns about $77,031 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 $174,700, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Atkins, Iowa?

About 27.0% 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 2.1% 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 1,053 residents, a change of about 171 percent over that period.

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