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The total population of Atkinson County is estimated to be 8,265 with 4,082 males (49.39%) and 4,183 females (50.61%). There are 101 more females than males in Atkinson County.
The median household income in Atkinson County was $38,633 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 1,824(4.51%) from $40,457 in 2020. This income is 51.78% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Atkinson County sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $58,455. Overall, the median household income for the county of Atkinson County stands at $38,633.
In Atkinson County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $28,217 for males and $22,024 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $36,572 for males and $43,391 for females.
In Atkinson County, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 4 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, White households have the highest median household income at $47,853, while Two or More Races households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $29,288.
In 2022, the population of Atkinson County was 8,183, a 2.09% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Atkinson County's population was 8,358, an increase of 0.57% compared to a population of 8,311 in 2020.
The median age in Atkinson County, GA is 35.8, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 21.08% were under the age of 15, 20.84% aged 15 to 29, 44.20% aged 30 to 64, 12.90% aged 65 to 84, and 0.98% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Atkinson County population: 69.15% are White, 16.11% are Black or African American, 10.04% are some other race and 4.70% are multiracial.