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Atkinson

Nebraska · 1,316 residents (2025 est.) · 1.636 sq mi
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Atkinson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $174,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,377
+11%since 2000
from 1,244 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
842 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 760 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
−9%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,316 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Atkinson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,375
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,490 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,220
+112%since 2000
from $17,085 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.5%
+39.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+2%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,200
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+31%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
93
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,225)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(37)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,300)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(33)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other2.8%(39)
Diversity Score13.4%(185)
Diversity Score
13
+348%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
+12%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2012
from 18.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+22.9 ptssince 2017
from 65.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atkinson, Nebraska?

Atkinson, Nebraska has about 1,377 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atkinson, Nebraska?

The typical household in Atkinson, Nebraska earns about $79,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atkinson, Nebraska expensive?

In Atkinson, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $174,200, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Atkinson, Nebraska?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Atkinson, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atkinson, Nebraska?

About 7.8% of people in Atkinson, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atkinson, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Atkinson, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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