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Atkinson County

Georgia · 8,286 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 $35,703. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $63,400. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,286
+9%since 2000
from 7,609 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+22%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K9K1990201020202024Atkinson County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,703
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,470 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,887
+72%since 2000
from $12,178 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$478
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+45%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(4,760)
Black19.4%(1,477)
Hispanic / Latino17%(1,290)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.7%(5,073)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(4,801)
Black14.6%(1,208)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(2,048)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other2.8%(230)
Diversity Score72.8%(6,033)
Segregation Score16.1%(1,336)
Diversity Score
73
+9%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+63%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.6%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.9%
−46.3 ptssince 2013
from 67.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atkinson County, Georgia?

Atkinson County, Georgia has about 8,286 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Atkinson County, Georgia earns about $35,703 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 $63,400, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in Atkinson County, Georgia?

About 12.2% 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 28.2% 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 2,073 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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