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Illinois · 924 residents (2025 est.) · 1.907 sq mi
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Atkinson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,174. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,600. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
982
−2%since 2000
from 1,001 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
515 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 525 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
+14%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:924 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9201K1K1K1K1990201020202024Atkinson
2024982
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,174
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,778
+124%since 2000
from $17,732 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
−11%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing9.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.9%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+14%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
21
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(978)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(42)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(910)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(59)
Diversity Score17.2%(169)
Diversity Score
17
+308%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+69%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.5%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2017
from 72.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atkinson, Illinois?

Atkinson, Illinois has about 982 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atkinson, Illinois?

The typical household in Atkinson, Illinois earns about $57,174 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atkinson, Illinois expensive?

In Atkinson, Illinois, the median home is worth about $119,600, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Atkinson, Illinois?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Atkinson, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atkinson, Illinois?

About 5.7% of people in Atkinson, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atkinson, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Atkinson, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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