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Atkinson

North Carolina · 299 residents · 0.99 sq mi
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Atkinson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,205. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,000. Households here earn about 40% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
299
+27%since 2000
from 236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
302 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 238 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+3%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2112863624375121990201020202024Atkinson
2024485
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,205
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,747
+20%since 2000
from $18,135 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information35.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.7%
−41.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
44.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+6%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(206)
Black10.6%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.3%(67)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(247)
Black7.7%(23)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.3%(111)
Diversity Score
37
+32%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+71%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
9.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.7%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.0%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atkinson, North Carolina?

Atkinson, North Carolina has about 299 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atkinson, North Carolina?

The typical household in Atkinson, North Carolina earns about $27,205 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atkinson, North Carolina expensive?

In Atkinson, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Atkinson, North Carolina?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Atkinson, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atkinson, North Carolina?

About 8.1% of people in Atkinson, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atkinson, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Atkinson, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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