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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Atoka

Tennessee · 3,235 residents · 12.132 sq mi
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Atoka is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,583. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 2,587 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $112,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 61% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,235
+399%since 1990
from 648 in 1990
1990 – 2025
267 / sq mi
+399%since 1990
from 53 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.4
−6%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
03K6K9K11K1990201020202024Atoka
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,583
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,111 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,644
+83%since 1990
from $10,707 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.4%
−5.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$112,600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$575
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $414 in 1990
US average: $602
87.9%
+19.3 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
12.1% rent
1.9
−8%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(556)
Black11.6%(75)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(5)
Diversity Score31.2%(202)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(2,802)
Black9.2%(298)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(68)
Asian0.5%(16)
Diversity Score27%(875)
27
−13%since 1990
from 31 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.9%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.2%
+13.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.3 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 25.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atoka, Tennessee?

Atoka, Tennessee has about 3,235 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Atoka, Tennessee?

The typical household in Atoka, Tennessee earns about $58,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atoka, Tennessee expensive?

In Atoka, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $112,600, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Atoka, Tennessee?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Atoka, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atoka, Tennessee?

About 4.4% of people in Atoka, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atoka, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Atoka, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,587 residents, a change of about 399 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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