Atkins is a CDP located in Smyth County Virginia. Atkins has a 2024 population of 1,009. Atkins is currently declining at a rate of -0.88% annually and its population has decreased by -3.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,049 in 2020.
The average household income in Atkins is $59,558 with a poverty rate of 8.97%. The median age in Atkins is 48.4 years: 41.6 years for males, and 52.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Atkins was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,012 | 98.64% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 1.36% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 493 | 2.08 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Married | 208 | 2.44 | 98.6 | 1.4 |
| Non Family | 177 | 1.34 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Male | 61 | 3.16 | 9.8 | 90.2 |
| Female | 47 | 1.89 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
2.42
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
70.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 51 | 6.61% |
| Associates Degree | 127 | 16.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 53 | 6.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 2.07% |
| High School Graduate | 335 | 43.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 5.18% |
| Some College | 150 | 19.43% |
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 | 681 | 614 | 69 |
| Hispanic | 79 | 55 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 0 |
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 white people with a rate of 10.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $20,069 | $0 | $20,069 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,539 | $0 | $31,920 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,750 | $60,521 | $26,786 |
| Some College | $58,125 | $0 | $0 |
$38,750
Average Earnings
$60,521
Average Male
$26,786
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.36% of Atkins residents speak only English, while 17.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 831 | 68 | 8.18% |
| Hispanic | 181 | 24 | 13.26% |
8.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.97%
Male Poverty Rate
13.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Atkins is Hispanic, with 13.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Atkins is White, with 8.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 24.64% |
| Some College | 5.78% |
| High School | 3.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 6.77% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,951 | $66,566 |
| Households | $46,432 | $59,558 |
| Married Families | $46,524 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,250 | $47,047 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
9
Number of Veterans
9
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 1.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
2%
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
80.7%
Born in Atkins
88.01%
Native Born
11.99%
Foreign Born
11.99%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
88.01% of Atkins residents were born in the United States, with 80.7% having been born in Virginia. 11.99% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,009 | -9 | -0.88% |
| 2023 | 1,018 | -10 | -0.97% |
| 2022 | 1,028 | -62 | -5.69% |
| 2021 | 1,090 | 41 | 3.91% |
| 2020 | 1,049 | 299 | 39.87% |
| 2019 | 750 | -67 | -8.2% |
| 2018 | 817 | -142 | -14.81% |
| 2017 | 959 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 959 | -50 | -4.96% |
| 2015 | 1,009 | -158 | -13.54% |
| 2014 | 1,167 | 157 | 15.54% |
| 2013 | 1,010 | -53 | -4.99% |
| 2012 | 1,063 | -72 | -6.34% |
| 2011 | 1,135 | -8 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 1,143 | 0 | 0% |