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Atkinson County, Georgia
Atkinson County, Georgia. Atkinson County had 8,454 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 3 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 13003.
Atkinson County is one of the 2 counties of the Douglas, GA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,454
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,286 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,337
Median household income
$42,347
±$8,985 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$79,000
±$22,541 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$657
±$46 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Atkinson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 8,286 residents in Atkinson County. The Census Bureau estimates 8,454 for July 1, 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 8,337 over 343 square miles of land.
| Measure | Atkinson County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,337 | 10,940,407 | +98 |
| Households | 3,222±133 | 4,074,366 | +342 |
| Average household size | 2.58±0.11 | 2.62 | −0.27 |
| Housing units | 3,530±21 | 4,541,835 | no clear change |
Atkinson County's population since 2000
From 7,609 in 2000 to 8,454 in 2025: up 11.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Atkinson County?
Atkinson County holds 3 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Pearson with 1,908 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Pearson | 1,821 | $32,286 |
|---|---|---|
| Willacoochee | 1,240 | $32,750 |
| AxsonGEOID 1304700 | 360 | $80,526 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Atkinson County?
The median resident of Atkinson County is 35.9 years old; 25.3% are under 18 and 14.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 27.5%. 13.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Atkinson County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9±2.1 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.3%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.2%±1.4 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 27.5% | 11.0% | +2.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.6%±0.7 pts | 49.1% | −2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.6%±1.7 pts | 30.7% | −3.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2%±1.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.4%±2.4 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.7%±2.2 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.8%±1.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.6%±2.5 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 26.1%±3.6 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 68.6%±4.7 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 8.9%±3.1 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.7%±2.0 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 Atkinson County earn?
Half of Atkinson County's 3,222 households earn less than $42,347 a year (±$8,985), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $45,778 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Atkinson County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,347±$8,985 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $58,835±$6,614 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,557±$2,717 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 25.0%±5.5 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 35.3%±10.5 pts | 18.3% | −17.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.2%±5.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.0%±5.1 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 Atkinson County?
Owners occupy 61.9% of Atkinson County's occupied homes and renters 38.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $79,000 by its owner (±$22,541). The median renter pays $657 a month including utilities, and 26.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Atkinson County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $79,000±$22,541 | $303,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $657±$46 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.8%±12.4 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $960±$29 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.9%±5.9 pts | 65.7% | −11.4 pts |
| Housing units | 3,530±21 | 4,541,835 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2%±3.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 40.7%±5.2 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 51.0%±5.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.1%±1.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 Atkinson County building?
Builders took permits for 18 new housing units across Atkinson County in 2025 (18 single-family), 2.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Atkinson County get to work?
89.2% of Atkinson County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Atkinson County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.2%±3.9 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±2.6 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 89.2%±4.7 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0%±3.9 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.1%±2.5 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.2 min±2.1 | 28.3 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 are Atkinson County's census tracts?
Atkinson County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $33,750 (Tract 9601) to $65,811 (Tract 9603).
| Tract 960113003960100 | 1,830±379 | $33,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960213003960200 | 4,710±414 | $41,157 |
| Tract 960313003960300 | 1,797±266 | $65,811 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Atkinson County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 138th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 96th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 135th of 159 |
| Median household income | 148th of 159 |
| Median home value | 155th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 143rd of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 16th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 157th of 159 |
| Median age | 144th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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