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Atkins

Virginia · 1,121 residents · 6.198 sq mi
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Atkins has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,542. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,121
−1%since 2000
from 1,138 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
181 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 184 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+19%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7088359631K1K1990201020202024Atkins
2024985
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,542
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,246
+38%since 2000
from $17,516 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing13%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$725
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $284 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
22.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,122)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,037)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(6)
Diversity Score6.8%(76)
Diversity Score
7
+209%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 96.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 18.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2011
from 45.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.4%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.5%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atkins, Virginia?

Atkins, Virginia has about 1,121 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atkins, Virginia?

The typical household in Atkins, Virginia earns about $34,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atkins, Virginia expensive?

In Atkins, Virginia, the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Atkins, Virginia?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Atkins, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atkins, Virginia?

About 24.5% of people in Atkins, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atkins, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Atkins, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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