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 $71,014 with a poverty rate of 12.32%. The median age in Atkinson is 33.8 years: 36.3 years for males, and 31.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Atkinson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 307 | 63.04% |
| Other race | 111 | 22.79% |
| Two or more races | 44 | 9.03% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 5.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 166 | 2.93 | 88 | 12 |
| Married | 92 | 2.76 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Non Family | 42 | 1.26 | 97.6 | 2.4 |
| Male | 19 | 7.79 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 13 | 2.46 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.93
Average Household Size
88.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4 | 1.37% |
| Associates Degree | 51 | 17.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 21 | 7.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 4.44% |
| High School Graduate | 121 | 41.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 1.71% |
| Some College | 78 | 26.62% |
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 | 218 | 215 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 52 | 46 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 28 | 7 |
| Other Race | 21 | 17 | 0 |
| Black | 12 | 12 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 41.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,583 | $0 | $58,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,227 | $36,806 | $23,542 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,500 | $48,068 | $33,036 |
| Some College | $42,813 | $58,523 | $32,404 |
$37,500
Average Earnings
$48,068
Average Male
$33,036
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.49% of Atkinson residents speak only English, while 22.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 143 | 27 | 18.88% |
| Other | 111 | 25 | 22.52% |
| White | 293 | 23 | 7.85% |
| Multiple | 44 | 8 | 18.18% |
| Black | 25 | 2 | 8% |
12.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.14%
Male Poverty Rate
11.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Atkinson is Other, with 22.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Atkinson is White, with 7.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77.78% |
| High School | 22.31% |
| Some College | 3.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 3.03% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,500 | $84,700 |
| Households | $60,000 | $71,014 |
| Married Families | $89,643 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,536 | $30,598 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.6%
Male Marriage Rate
53.8%
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
27
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 8.33% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 9.62% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 13.79% |
| Black | 2 | 11.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
60.16%
Born in Atkinson
95.89%
Native Born
4.11%
Foreign Born
3.7%
Non Citizen
0.41%
Naturalized
95.89% of Atkinson residents were born in the United States, with 60.16% having been born in North Carolina. 3.7% 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% |