Atkinson is a city located in Holt County Nebraska. Atkinson has a 2024 population of 1,311. Atkinson is currently growing at a rate of 0.08% annually and its population has increased by 0.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,306 in 2020.
The average household income in Atkinson is $77,441 with a poverty rate of 7.58%. The median age in Atkinson is 39.1 years: 40.6 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Atkinson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,371 | 96.14% |
| Other race | 23 | 1.61% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 1.05% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.35% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 555 | 2.5 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Married | 324 | 3.21 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
| Non Family | 165 | 1.12 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Female | 50 | 2.54 | 40 | 60 |
| Male | 16 | 2.19 | 100 | 0 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
78.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 34 | 3.59% |
| Associates Degree | 167 | 17.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 274 | 28.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 39 | 4.11% |
| High School Graduate | 259 | 27.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.42% |
| Some College | 171 | 18.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 918 | 880 | 303 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 10 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 8 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 76.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,857 | $81,136 | $45,729 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,250 | $103,036 | $63,500 |
| High School Graduate | $38,125 | $54,063 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,667 | $41,667 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,712 | $57,050 | $34,833 |
| Some College | $38,587 | $51,750 | $27,250 |
$44,712
Average Earnings
$57,050
Average Male
$34,833
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.55% of Atkinson residents speak only English, while 1.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,329 | 97 | 7.3% |
| Native | 12 | 8 | 66.67% |
7.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.19%
Male Poverty Rate
6.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Atkinson is Native, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Atkinson is White, with 7.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.5% |
| Some College | 8.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 60% |
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 3.31% |
| Male Employed | 1.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,395 | $94,310 |
| Households | $72,656 | $77,441 |
| Married Families | $87,857 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,893 | $36,245 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
71.5%
Male Marriage Rate
57.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
89
Number of Veterans
88
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 39 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 8.58% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 20% |
| Native American | 1 | 11.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.9%
Labor Force Participation
66.8%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.19%
Born in Atkinson
98.53%
Native Born
1.47%
Foreign Born
1.4%
Non Citizen
0.07%
Naturalized
98.53% of Atkinson residents were born in the United States, with 82.19% having been born in Nebraska. 1.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,317 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2028 | 1,316 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2027 | 1,315 | 2 | 0.15% |
| 2026 | 1,313 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2025 | 1,312 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2024 | 1,311 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2023 | 1,310 | 14 | 1.08% |
| 2022 | 1,296 | -7 | -0.54% |
| 2021 | 1,303 | -3 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 1,306 | 75 | 6.09% |
| 2019 | 1,231 | -8 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 1,239 | -13 | -1.04% |
| 2017 | 1,252 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 1,251 | 13 | 1.05% |
| 2015 | 1,238 | -17 | -1.35% |
| 2014 | 1,255 | 4 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 1,251 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1,251 | -4 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 1,255 | 10 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 1,245 | 0 | 0% |