Atkinson is a town located in Pender County North Carolina. Atkinson has a 2024 population of 347. Atkinson is currently growing at a rate of 3.27% annually and its population has increased by 14.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 302 in 2020.
The average household income in Atkinson is $61,301 with a poverty rate of 15.12%. The median age in Atkinson is 35.3 years: 36.1 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Atkinson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 258 | 62.93% |
| Other race | 72 | 17.56% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 14.63% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 4.88% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 135 | 3.04 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
| Married | 61 | 2.56 | 82 | 18 |
| Non Family | 32 | 1.44 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
| Female | 22 | 3.86 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Male | 20 | 6.15 | 100 | 0 |
3.31
Average Family Size
3.04
Average Household Size
89.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 4.51% |
| Associates Degree | 31 | 11.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17 | 6.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 1.88% |
| High School Graduate | 118 | 44.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 4.51% |
| Some College | 71 | 26.69% |
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 | 178 | 173 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 41 | 29 | 0 |
| Black | 38 | 31 | 5 |
| Other Race | 19 | 15 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 38.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,964 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,750 | $32,000 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $8,333 | $8,125 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,333 | $36,250 | $21,250 |
| Some College | $30,125 | $55,469 | $21,389 |
$30,333
Average Earnings
$36,250
Average Male
$21,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.67% of Atkinson residents speak only English, while 20.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 101 | 36 | 35.64% |
| White | 240 | 26 | 10.83% |
| Other | 72 | 23 | 31.94% |
15.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.5%
Male Poverty Rate
13.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Atkinson is Hispanic, with 35.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Atkinson is White, with 10.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.17% |
| High School | 21.19% |
| Some College | 3.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 5.75% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,479 | $72,240 |
| Households | $46,250 | $61,301 |
| Married Families | $70,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,500 | $26,006 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
35.6%
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
16
Number of Veterans
14
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 5.58% |
| Black | 3 | 6.67% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 4.88% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 5.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
68.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
5%
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
63.41%
Born in Atkinson
94.39%
Native Born
5.61%
Foreign Born
5.12%
Non Citizen
0.49%
Naturalized
94.39% of Atkinson residents were born in the United States, with 63.41% having been born in North Carolina. 5.12% 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 | 403 | 11 | 2.81% |
| 2028 | 392 | 11 | 2.89% |
| 2027 | 381 | 12 | 3.25% |
| 2026 | 369 | 11 | 3.07% |
| 2025 | 358 | 11 | 3.17% |
| 2024 | 347 | 11 | 3.27% |
| 2023 | 336 | 13 | 4.02% |
| 2022 | 323 | 11 | 3.53% |
| 2021 | 312 | 10 | 3.31% |
| 2020 | 302 | -54 | -15.17% |
| 2019 | 356 | 4 | 1.14% |
| 2018 | 352 | 10 | 2.92% |
| 2017 | 342 | 10 | 3.01% |
| 2016 | 332 | 7 | 2.15% |
| 2015 | 325 | 7 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 318 | 7 | 2.25% |
| 2013 | 311 | 4 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 307 | 4 | 1.32% |
| 2011 | 303 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 300 | 0 | 0% |