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Atkinson County

State:
Georgia
County Seat:
Pearson

Atkinson County's estimated 2025 population is 8,559 with a growth rate of 1.58% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Atkinson County is the 136th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 8,363 and has seen a growth of 2.34% since that time.

8,559
Total Population
25
Population Density (mi²)
136
Population Rank (State)
133 1.58%
Annual Population Growth

Atkinson County Population

Atkinson County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Atkinson County includes 64.11% White, 15.19% Black or African American, 10.23% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White5,29664.11%
Black or African American1,25515.19%
Two or more races86510.47%
Other race84510.23%

Atkinson County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Atkinson County's average per capita income is $33,505. Household income levels show a median of $38,438. The poverty rate stands at 25.04%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$49,447-
Families$44,737$63,822
Households$38,438$58,228
Non Families$28,090$38,129

$33,505

Average Income

$38,438

Median Household Income

25.04%

Poverty Rate