Town · Tennessee
Atoka, Tennessee
Atoka, town, in Tipton County, Tennessee. Atoka had 10,645 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,008 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,385 (±24). GEOID 4702340.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,645
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,008 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,385 ±24
Median household income
$89,663
±$13,565 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$320,700
±$18,264 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,237
±$171 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Atoka and what county is it in?
Atoka is a town in Tipton County, Tennessee. It covers 12.1 square miles of land, 825 residents per square mile in 2020.
Atoka is in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 9 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Atoka, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,645 people lived in Atoka on July 1, 2025, up 6.3% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 10,008 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,385 (±24).
| Measure | Atoka | Tipton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,385 ±24 | 61,553 | +1,144 |
| Households | 3,770 ±297 | 22,660 | +828 |
| Average household size | 2.75 ±0.21 | 2.69 | −0.39 |
| Housing units | 3,825 ±293 | 24,417 | +665 |
Atoka's population since 2000
From 3,235 in 2000 to 10,645 in 2025: up 229.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Atoka as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Atoka?
The median resident of Atoka is 39.1 years old; 22.8% are under 18 and 12.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 11.8%. 1.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Atoka | Tipton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 ±2.6 | 39.0 | +3.7 |
| Under 18 years | 22.8% ±3.0 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.2% ±2.3 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Male | 50.5% ±2.9 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% ±2.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.0% ±4.2 pts | 73.8% | −8.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.8% ±3.5 pts | 18.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±2.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.4% ±1.3 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 15.7% ±3.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.0% ±2.6 pts | 18.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3% ±2.6 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.1% ±2.2 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.2% ±6.4 pts | 20.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.3% ±3.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.5% ±5.3 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9% ±2.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Atoka earn?
Half of Atoka's 3,770 households earn less than $89,663 a year (±$13,565), against $74,127 in Tipton County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 the median was $112,839 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $23,176 after inflation. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Atoka | Tipton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,663 ±$13,565 | $74,127 | −$23,176 |
| Mean household income | $107,538 ±$10,047 | $90,496 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,219 ±$4,501 | $34,731 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.0% ±3.5 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.2% ±5.5 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.7% ±2.2 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% ±1.3 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.5% ±3.7 pts | 88.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Atoka?
Owners occupy 85.1% of Atoka's occupied homes and renters 14.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $320,700 by its owner (±$18,264). The median renter pays $1,237 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Atoka | Tipton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $320,700 ±$18,264 | $240,600 | +$80,469 |
| Median gross rent | $1,237 ±$171 | $1,013 | −$223 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.3% ±20.1 pts | 30.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,708 ±$111 | $1,520 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.1% ±4.9 pts | 76.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.9% ±4.9 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Housing units | 3,825 ±293 | 24,417 | +665 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.7 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 91.7% ±4.7 pts | 80.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.7% ±3.8 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.3% ±3.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.3% ±3.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.3% ±2.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Atoka building?
Builders took permits for 37 new housing units in Atoka in 2025 (37 in single-family houses), 3.5 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Atoka work and get to work?
79.3% of Atoka's workers drive alone and 14.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Atoka | Tipton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.2% ±4.7 pts | 60.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% ±2.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.3% ±5.3 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.7% ±2.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.7% ±4.9 pts | 10.7% | +12.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.2 min ±4.0 | 32.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Atoka?
1 census tract lies mostly in Atoka, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 403.02Tipton County | 11,234 | $92,780 |
| Tract 405Tipton County | 6,016 | $69,905 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Atoka) · Census block assignment files
How does Atoka compare with other places in Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Atoka is the 3,071st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 62nd-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Atoka ranks 48th of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 62nd | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 69th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 111th | 289 |
| Median household income | 48th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 60th | 289 |
| Median home value | 57th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 51st | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 202nd | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52nd | 276 |
| Median age | 170th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 57th | 289 |
| Work from home | 54th | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 14th | 288 |
Atoka's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare Atoka with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Atoka?
14 of the 57 figures for Atoka on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Atoka are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Atoka.