2023 ACS Census Data · Population 8,261
Atkinson County is a small rural county in Georgia with a population of 8,261. The median household income is $38,438, 41% below the national average. The poverty rate is 25.0%, median home value is $76,300, and 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 59% below the national average.
Population
8,261
2023 estimate
Rank #2631 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$38,438
Household
Rank #3077 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$76,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #3172 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
9.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #3182 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
13.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
24.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
36% below Georgia avg·41% below national avg
Poverty Rate
44% below Georgia avg·67% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
5% above Georgia avg·1% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$23,886
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
25.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
57.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
58% below Georgia avg·64% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
33% below Georgia avg·33% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% below Georgia avg·11% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
18% above Georgia avg·12% above national avg
Housing Units
3,509
Households
3,189
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$971
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
78.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
26 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
53% below Georgia avg·59% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
16% below Georgia avg·19% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
25.5%
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