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Atoka

Tennessee · 10,008 residents · 12.132 sq mi
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Atoka is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,935. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 6,773 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $206,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 59% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,008
+209%since 2000
from 3,235 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
825 / sq mi
+209%since 2000
from 267 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+15%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
03K6K9K11K1990201020202024Atoka
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,935
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,053
+73%since 2000
from $19,644 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,180
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
14.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+24%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(2,802)
Black9.2%(298)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(68)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score27%(875)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(7,731)
Black11.9%(1,189)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(327)
Asian1.2%(118)
Other1.9%(187)
Diversity Score41%(4,100)
Diversity Score
41
+52%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.6%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atoka, Tennessee?

Atoka, Tennessee has about 10,008 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atoka, Tennessee?

The typical household in Atoka, Tennessee earns about $86,935 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 $206,500, and the typical rent is about $1,180 a month.

How educated are people in Atoka, Tennessee?

About 26.2% 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 5.1% 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 9,360 residents, a change of about 1444 percent over that period.

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

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