Atkinson, NC Demographics

The total population of Atkinson is estimated to be 410 with 160 males (39.02%) and 250 females (60.98%). There are 90 more females than males in Atkinson.
The median household income in Atkinson was $45,939 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 7,223(18.66%) from $38,716 in 2020. This income is 61.58% 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 sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $53,145. Overall, the median household income for the town of Atkinson stands at $45,939.
In Atkinson, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $29,725 for males and $18,714 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $43,575 for males and $21,232 for females.
In Atkinson, population is primarily represented by White households, reporting a median income of $36,481.
In 2022, the population of Atkinson was 322, a 3.54% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Atkinson's population was 311, an increase of 3.32% compared to a population of 301 in 2020.
The median age in Atkinson, NC is 36.9, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 15.17% were under the age of 15, 22.19% aged 15 to 29, 44.38% aged 30 to 64, 14.61% aged 65 to 84, and 3.65% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Atkinson population: 71.91% are White, 17.13% are Black or African American, 4.49% are some other race and 6.46% are multiracial.