Atkinson County, Georgia's estimated 2024 population is 8,426 with a growth rate of 1.6% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Atkinson County, Georgia is the 138th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 8,363 and has seen a growth of 0.75% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,091 | 133 | 1.48% |
| 2028 | 8,958 | 133 | 1.51% |
| 2027 | 8,825 | 133 | 1.53% |
| 2026 | 8,692 | 133 | 1.55% |
| 2025 | 8,559 | 133 | 1.58% |
| 2024 | 8,426 | 133 | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 8,293 | 133 | 1.63% |
| 2022 | 8,160 | -188 | -2.25% |
| 2021 | 8,348 | 40 | 0.48% |
| 2020 | 8,308 | 39 | 0.47% |
| 2019 | 8,269 | -75 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 8,344 | 87 | 1.05% |
| 2017 | 8,257 | -36 | -0.43% |
| 2016 | 8,293 | -38 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 8,331 | 120 | 1.46% |
| 2014 | 8,211 | -52 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 8,263 | 9 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 8,254 | -105 | -1.26% |
| 2011 | 8,359 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 8,363 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 6,213 | 72 | 1.17% |
| 1980 | 6,141 | 262 | 4.46% |
| 1970 | 5,879 | -309 | -4.99% |
| 1960 | 6,188 | -1,174 | -15.95% |
| 1950 | 7,362 | 269 | 3.79% |
| 1940 | 7,093 | 199 | 2.89% |
| 1930 | 6,894 | -762 | -9.95% |
| 1920 | 7,656 | -1,435 | -15.78% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,296 | 64.11% |
| Black or African American | 1,255 | 15.19% |
| Two or more races | 865 | 10.47% |
| Other race | 845 | 10.23% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,189 | 2.58 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Married | 1,787 | 2.96 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Non Family | 821 | 1.17 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Female | 389 | 3.67 | 38.6 | 61.4 |
| Male | 192 | 2.86 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
64.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 717 | 13.11% |
| Associates Degree | 381 | 6.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 290 | 5.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 247 | 4.51% |
| High School Graduate | 1,827 | 33.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 836 | 15.28% |
| Some College | 1,173 | 21.44% |
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 | 3,210 | 2,593 | 439 |
| Hispanic | 1,199 | 473 | 36 |
| Black | 969 | 806 | 62 |
| Other Race | 497 | 144 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 448 | 265 | 36 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 83.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,441 | $51,176 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,948 | $0 | $72,064 |
| High School Graduate | $31,037 | $31,135 | $30,814 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,110 | $30,320 | $20,640 |
| Overall | $33,505 | $33,856 | $32,375 |
| Some College | $37,083 | $38,352 | $34,821 |
$33,505
Average Earnings
$33,856
Average Male
$32,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.21% of Atkinson County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 24.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,170 | 724 | 33.36% |
| White | 4,515 | 699 | 15.48% |
| Multiple | 864 | 504 | 58.33% |
| Black | 1,248 | 490 | 39.26% |
| Other | 838 | 202 | 24.11% |
25.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.15%
Male Poverty Rate
25.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Atkinson County, Georgia is Multiple, with 58.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Atkinson County, Georgia is White, with 15.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.86% |
| High School | 24.74% |
| Some College | 8.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.27% |
| Male Employed | 18.33% |
| Female Employed | 11.76% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,737 | $63,822 |
| Households | $38,438 | $58,228 |
| Married Families | $49,447 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,090 | $38,129 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
280
Number of Veterans
280
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 131 |
| Second Gulf War | 74 |
| First Gulf War | 73 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 118 |
| 75+ | 68 |
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 198 | 4.85% |
| Other Race | 65 | 11.55% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 4.43% |
| Black | 17 | 1.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
71.9%
Born in Atkinson County, Georgia
87.04%
Native Born
12.96%
Foreign Born
11.89%
Non Citizen
1.08%
Naturalized
87.04% of Atkinson County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 71.9% having been born in Georgia. 11.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.