Atkinson County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,337 | — | #2,625 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $42,347 | -43.6% | #3,018 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.9 years | -7.7% | #2,884 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $79,000 | -72.0% | #3,174 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $657 | -43.5% | #2,914 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.0% | +98.2% | #2,989 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Atkinson County has a population of 8,337, making it the #2,625 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.9 years, which is 7.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Atkinson County is $42,347, ranking #3,018 out of 3,222 counties — 43.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 25.0% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Atkinson County is $79,000 (-72.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $657/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.9%.
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73.9% of residents in Atkinson County have health insurance coverage, which is 19.4% below the national rate.
About Atkinson County, Georgia
Atkinson County, Georgia has a total population of 8,337, making it the 2,625th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Atkinson County is 35.9 years, which is 7.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Atkinson County is $42,347, which ranks #3,018 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 43.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Atkinson County is $79,000, 72.0% below the national median. Renters in Atkinson County pay a median gross rent of $657 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Atkinson County, 8.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 73.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 73.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.0 min.
Atkinson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (27.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (13.6%).
All data for Atkinson County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.