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Atkinson

Illinois · 972 residents · 1.907 sq mi
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Atkinson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $100,400. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
972
−3%since 2000
from 1,001 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
510 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 525 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
+8%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9201K1K1K1K1990201020202024Atkinson
2024982
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,625
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,036
+47%since 2000
from $17,732 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$536
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.6%
−31.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+8%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(950)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.1%(10)
Diversity Score7.6%(73)
Diversity Score
8
+79%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.9%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atkinson, Illinois?

Atkinson, Illinois has about 972 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atkinson, Illinois?

The typical household in Atkinson, Illinois earns about $50,625 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 $100,400, and the typical rent is about $536 a month.

How educated are people in Atkinson, Illinois?

About 7.8% 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 12.2% 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 19 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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