Population 5,187 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Atchison County
Household size in Atchison County
| Period | Atchison County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.18 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.01 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Atchison County is a place of small households, averaging 2.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest. Few Missouri counties have smaller households: only three of 115.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Atchison County
| Period | Atchison County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.6 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.3 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Atchison County skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.0, in line with the national trend. Few Missouri counties are older: only ten of 115.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Atchison County
| Period | Atchison County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Atchison County than nationally: 9.3%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Atchison County
Renters in Atchison County
| Period | Atchison County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.0% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.3% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.2% of households in Atchison County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About six in ten owners (61.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Atchison County
| Period | Atchison County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Atchison County: 16.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Atchison County
| Period | Atchison County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
Atchison County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Only one other Missouri county has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Atchison County
| Period | Atchison County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $474 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $545 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $533 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $614 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$140 | +$383 | +$606 |
Rent in Atchison County runs $614 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $140 a month since 2006–10, up 29%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 19.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Atchison County
Bachelor's degrees in Atchison County
| Period | Atchison County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Atchison County: 22.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Compared with other Missouri counties, though, Atchison County has a higher share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Atchison County
| Period | Atchison County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.2% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.9% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.5% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Atchison County have finished high school (91.8%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Missouri. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.6 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Atchison County
| Period | Atchison County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Atchison County has been low: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of Missouri's 115 counties, only seven have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Atchison County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atchison County | 2.26 | 46.3 | 9.3% | 23.2% | 16.2% | 1955 | $614 | 22.4% | 91.8% | 1.9% |
| Nemaha County | 2.34 | 39.2 | 9.8% | 34.1% | 14.8% | 1952 | $695 | 30.4% | 91.5% | 5.8% |
| Nodaway County | 2.17 | 38.9 | 6.6% | 37.7% | 10.8% | 1975 | $739 | 29.9% | 95.3% | 2.4% |
| Johnson County | 2.50 | 42.3 | 9.3% | 32.8% | 18.7% | 1952 | $746 | 18.1% | 87.3% | 3.4% |
| Worth County | 2.26 | 49.2 | 10.3% | 17.9% | 24.5% | 1961 | $393 | 22.0% | 95.0% | 1.2% |
| Harrison County | 2.56 | 43.9 | 9.0% | 28.6% | 20.1% | 1966 | $759 | 15.7% | 89.7% | 2.4% |
| Saline County | 2.74 | 37.6 | 13.3% | 24.1% | 10.8% | 1961 | $800 | 21.3% | 81.9% | 2.7% |
| Mercer County | 2.64 | 42.9 | 11.2% | 19.0% | 27.5% | 1971 | $641 | 18.1% | 90.9% | 3.4% |
| Fillmore County | 2.32 | 46.4 | 5.7% | 19.6% | 13.5% | 1958 | $660 | 23.7% | 95.8% | 0.4% |
| Putnam County | 2.69 | 44.8 | 7.4% | 17.0% | 31.0% | 1980 | $513 | 23.8% | 95.5% | 3.7% |
| Clay County | 2.42 | 41.3 | 9.4% | 18.1% | 11.4% | 1954 | $681 | 22.8% | 93.3% | 1.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Mathews County, VA · Clay County, TN · Clinch County, GA · Cloud County, KS · Mora County, NM · Montgomery County, MO · Colfax County, NM · Montgomery County, AR · Cook County, MN · Mineral County, NV
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Atchison County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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