Atkinson, Nebraska

Atkinson, Nebraska
City
Downtown Atkinson: State Street
Location of Atkinson, Nebraska
Coordinates: 42°31′51″N98°58′29″W / 42.53083°N 98.97472°W / 42.53083; -98.97472
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Holt
Area [1]
• Total	1.64 sq mi (4.24 km2)
• Land	1.64 sq mi (4.24 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	2,106 ft (642 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,306
• Density	798.29/sq mi (308.21/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	68713
Area code	402
FIPS code	31-02550 [3]
GNIS feature ID	2394013 [2]
Website	http://www.atkinsonne.com/

Atkinson is a city in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,306 at the 2020 census. ^[4]

History

The first settlement at Atkinson was made circa 1875. ^[5] Atkinson was platted in 1880, when the railroad was extended to that point. ^[6] It was named for Col. John Atkinson, an original owner of the town site. ^{[7] [8]}

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.63 square miles (4.22 km²), all land. ^[9]

Climate

Climate data for Atkinson 3SW, Nebraska (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1906–present)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	72 (22)	77 (25)	92 (33)	98 (37)	98 (37)	107 (42)	112 (44)	109 (43)	106 (41)	99 (37)	83 (28)	73 (23)	112 (44)
Mean maximum °F (°C)	58.4 (14.7)	63.0 (17.2)	74.8 (23.8)	83.0 (28.3)	89.1 (31.7)	94.6 (34.8)	100.1 (37.8)	97.6 (36.4)	93.2 (34.0)	84.8 (29.3)	72.7 (22.6)	59.4 (15.2)	100.1 (37.8)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	32.0 (0.0)	35.3 (1.8)	46.9 (8.3)	57.7 (14.3)	68.9 (20.5)	79.5 (26.4)	86.0 (30.0)	83.5 (28.6)	75.8 (24.3)	61.3 (16.3)	46.9 (8.3)	34.2 (1.2)	59.0 (15.0)
Daily mean °F (°C)	21.1 (−6.1)	24.2 (−4.3)	34.9 (1.6)	45.8 (7.7)	57.5 (14.2)	68.0 (20.0)	73.8 (23.2)	71.4 (21.9)	63.0 (17.2)	48.6 (9.2)	35.3 (1.8)	24.1 (−4.4)	47.3 (8.5)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	10.2 (−12.1)	13.1 (−10.5)	22.8 (−5.1)	33.9 (1.1)	46.1 (7.8)	56.6 (13.7)	61.7 (16.5)	59.3 (15.2)	50.2 (10.1)	36.0 (2.2)	23.7 (−4.6)	13.9 (−10.1)	35.6 (2.0)
Mean minimum °F (°C)	−9.4 (−23.0)	−5.9 (−21.1)	3.2 (−16.0)	19.4 (−7.0)	32.2 (0.1)	45.7 (7.6)	51.6 (10.9)	48.9 (9.4)	34.9 (1.6)	20.2 (−6.6)	5.7 (−14.6)	−5.4 (−20.8)	−14.8 (−26.0)
Record low °F (°C)	−35 (−37)	−33 (−36)	−18 (−28)	−6 (−21)	18 (−8)	35 (2)	41 (5)	34 (1)	14 (−10)	−1 (−18)	−18 (−28)	−29 (−34)	−35 (−37)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	0.40 (10)	0.70 (18)	1.26 (32)	2.65 (67)	4.31 (109)	3.66 (93)	2.57 (65)	3.09 (78)	2.64 (67)	2.37 (60)	0.71 (18)	0.56 (14)	24.92 (633)
Average snowfall inches (cm)	5.5 (14)	6.7 (17)	5.1 (13)	4.1 (10)	0.2 (0.51)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	1.5 (3.8)	4.0 (10)	6.2 (16)	33.3 (85)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	3.5	4.1	5.2	8.3	11.3	10.9	9.0	8.2	6.9	6.2	3.7	3.7	81.0
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)	3.4	3.6	2.6	1.6	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.7	1.8	3.6	17.3
Source: NOAA [10] [11]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1890	701		—
1900	595		−15.1%
1910	810		36.1%
1920	1,300		60.5%
1930	1,144		−12.0%
1940	1,350		18.0%
1950	1,372		1.6%
1960	1,324		−3.5%
1970	1,406		6.2%
1980	1,521		8.2%
1990	1,380		−9.3%
2000	1,244		−9.9%
2010	1,245		0.1%
2020	1,306		4.9%
U.S. Decennial Census [12]

2010 census

As of the census ^[13] of 2010, there were 1,245 people, 549 households, and 322 families living in the city. The population density was 763.8 inhabitants per square mile (294.9/km²). There were 638 housing units at an average density of 391.4 per square mile (151.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 549 households, of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.3% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 46.1 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 24.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[3] of 2000, there were 1,244 people, 537 households, and 322 families living in the city. The population density was 932.8 inhabitants per square mile (360.2/km²). There were 640 housing units at an average density of 479.9 per square mile (185.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.95% White, 0.08% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.32% Asian, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.88% of the population.

There were 537 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 25.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $28,490, and the median income for a family was $36,094. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $17,656 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,085. About 10.0% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

Hay Days is the town's main celebration, a 3-4 day celebration that takes place every August. Started in the early 1900s to celebrate the end of hay harvest season, the event now includes dances, a parade, games in the park, duck races, and more. ^[14]

Education

Atkinson has one high school, West Holt High School. ^[15]

Notable people

• Jim Hendricks, folk musician
• Jack Hoffman, cancer patient and fundraiser
• Rodney L. Johnson, brigadier general in the United States Army
• Meagan Winings, Miss Nebraska Teen USA 2004 and Miss Nebraska USA 2009

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Atkinson, Nebraska
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
5. Burr, George L. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 119.
6. "Atkinson, Holt County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
7. "Profile for Atkinson, NE". ePodunk . Retrieved August 13, 2014.
8. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. ISBN   0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
10. "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
11. "Station: Atkinson 3SW, NE". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
12. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
13. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 24, 2012.
14. "Atkinson Hay Days Celebration". VisitNebraska.com. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
15. "Education". cityofatkinson. Retrieved August 11, 2020.