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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Atkinson County

Georgia · 7,609 residents · 342.718 sq mi
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Atkinson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,470. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $32,500. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,609
+22%since 1990
from 6,213 in 1990
1990 – 2025
22 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 18 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.7
−2%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K8K9K1990201020202024Atkinson County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,470
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,685 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,178
+54%since 1990
from $7,902 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.0%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 26.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$32,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$288
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $218 in 1990
US average: $602
74.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
25.6% rent
1.2
−30%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(4,443)
Black26.9%(1,669)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(104)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score54.4%(3,378)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(4,760)
Black19.4%(1,477)
Hispanic / Latino17%(1,290)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score66.7%(5,073)
67
+23%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.9%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
56.3%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 51.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
−27%since 1990
from 22.0 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 Atkinson County, Georgia?

Atkinson County, Georgia has about 7,609 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Atkinson County, Georgia?

The typical household in Atkinson County, Georgia earns about $26,470 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atkinson County, Georgia expensive?

In Atkinson County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $32,500, and the typical rent is about $288 a month.

How educated are people in Atkinson County, Georgia?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Atkinson County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atkinson County, Georgia?

About 23.0% of people in Atkinson County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atkinson County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Atkinson County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,396 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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