Population 8,337 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Atkinson County
Household size in Atkinson County
| Period | Atkinson County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.01 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.04 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.69 people per household, Atkinson County sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 3.01 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 Atkinson County
| Period | Atkinson County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.4 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.7 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.1 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.4 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Atkinson County is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.4, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 33.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Georgia's 159 counties, only 14 are younger.
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 Atkinson County
| Period | Atkinson County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Atkinson County as they are nationally: 12.1%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Georgia overall (13.4%). The single-parent share is down 4.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Atkinson County
Renters in Atkinson County
| Period | Atkinson County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.3% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.1% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly four in ten households in Atkinson County rent their homes (38.1%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. About six in ten owners (61.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the north. The renter share has risen 10.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Atkinson County
| Period | Atkinson County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −12.5 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Atkinson County than nationally: 7.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 12.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Atkinson County has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Georgia counties.
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 Atkinson County
| Period | Atkinson County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Atkinson County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of Georgia. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Atkinson County
| Period | Atkinson County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $394 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $461 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $478 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $680 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$286 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Atkinson County costs $680 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $286 a month from 2006–10, a 72% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.1% 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 south; the highest are in the northeast.
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 Atkinson County
Bachelor's degrees in Atkinson County
| Period | Atkinson County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Atkinson County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 9.6%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of Georgia's 159 counties, only three have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Atkinson County
| Period | Atkinson County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.1% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 66.8% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 68.1% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 68.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over three in ten adults in Atkinson County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 68.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Atkinson County has the lowest share of high school graduates of any Georgia county.
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 Atkinson County
| Period | Atkinson County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Atkinson County is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Atkinson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson County | 2.69 | 36.4 | 12.1% | 38.1% | 7.1% | 1990 | $680 | 9.6% | 68.9% | 5.1% |
| Berrien County | 2.62 | 40.3 | 10.0% | 29.0% | 13.6% | 1989 | $836 | 15.4% | 83.1% | 4.1% |
| Ware County | 2.66 | 37.3 | 18.0% | 36.9% | 19.6% | 1975 | $828 | 14.8% | 82.2% | 6.1% |
| Pierce County | 2.68 | 39.5 | 11.5% | 23.5% | 11.4% | 1989 | $803 | 20.6% | 88.3% | 2.5% |
| Tift County | 2.64 | 37.5 | 17.6% | 39.0% | 12.7% | 1986 | $864 | 21.3% | 86.0% | 3.6% |
| Brantley County | 2.84 | 38.6 | 8.2% | 20.1% | 19.5% | 1994 | $795 | 16.0% | 84.1% | 2.6% |
| Mitchell County | 2.56 | 40.3 | 15.4% | 34.8% | 13.4% | 1979 | $812 | 14.3% | 82.9% | 6.3% |
| Glynn County | 2.48 | 45.1 | 14.0% | 33.3% | 15.3% | 1987 | $1,513 | 31.1% | 89.6% | 3.7% |
| McIntosh County | 2.27 | 49.8 | 14.9% | 20.0% | 24.0% | 1996 | $942 | 19.7% | 83.5% | 4.0% |
| Baker County | 2.47 | 51.4 | 12.4% | 23.3% | 18.2% | 1976 | $606 | 16.4% | 89.1% | 6.3% |
| Early County | 2.53 | 42.9 | 15.1% | 33.4% | 18.0% | 1984 | $813 | 14.7% | 82.1% | 6.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Atkinson 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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