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Atkinson

Nebraska · 1,244 residents · 1.636 sq mi
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Atkinson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,490. Population has declined 10% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $47,700. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,244
−10%since 1990
from 1,380 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
760 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 844 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
43.8
+13%since 1990
from 38.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,490
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,114 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,085
+103%since 1990
from $8,406 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.6%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$313
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $245 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
27.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+1%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,380)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.4%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,225)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score3%(37)
Diversity Score
3
+729%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.7%
+12.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.2 min
+9%since 1990
from 10.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atkinson, Nebraska?

Atkinson, Nebraska has about 1,244 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Atkinson, Nebraska?

The typical household in Atkinson, Nebraska earns about $28,490 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 $47,700, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Atkinson, Nebraska?

About 16.1% 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 14.6% 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 136 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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