Demographics
Historical population| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1920 | 7,656 | | — |
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| 1930 | 6,894 | | −10.0% |
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| 1940 | 7,093 | | 2.9% |
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| 1950 | 7,362 | | 3.8% |
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| 1960 | 6,188 | | −15.9% |
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| 1970 | 5,879 | | −5.0% |
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| 1980 | 6,141 | | 4.5% |
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| 1990 | 6,213 | | 1.2% |
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| 2000 | 7,609 | | 22.5% |
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| 2010 | 8,375 | | 10.1% |
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| 2020 | 8,286 | | −1.1% |
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| 2024 (est.) | 8,435 | [8] | 1.8% |
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Since the county's 1920 population of 7,656 residents, its population has fluctuated between more than 7,000 to a low of 6,213 in 1990; the lowest population for the county was 5,879 in 1970. By the 2020 census, its population increased to 8,286, [18] although in 2010 its population reached a historic high of 8,375. [19]
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 8,286. Of the residents, 26.0% were under the age of 18 and 14.0% were 65 years of age or older; the median age was 37.5 years. For every 100 females there were 100.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 99.1 males. 0.0% of residents lived in urban areas and 100.0% lived in rural areas. [20] [21] [22]
The racial makeup of the county was 63.7% White, 14.6% Black or African American, 0.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 12.5% from some other race, and 8.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 24.7% of the population. [22]
Non-Hispanic white residents made up 57.94% of the county-area population while the African American share declined to 14.58% in 2020, reflecting a shift from the 2010 distribution. [18] These changes mirrored nationwide trends toward greater racial and ethnic diversity noted after the 2020 census releases. [23] [24]
There were 3,064 households in the county, of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 26.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. [21]
There were 3,470 housing units, of which 11.7% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 71.8% were owner-occupied and 28.2% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 4.6%. [21]
2010 census
According to the 2010 U.S. census, the racial makeup of the county was 62.2% white, 17.3% black or African American, 0.6% American Indian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.3% Asian, 17.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Altogether, those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 24.3% of the population. [19] In terms of ancestry, 16.1% were English, 16.0% were Irish, and 7.5% were American. [25]
In 2010, there were 3,522 housing units at an average density of 10.4 per square mile (4.0/km2). [26]
By 2010, the median income for a household in the county was $33,834 and the median income for a family was $34,859. Males had a median income of $29,286 versus $25,705 for females. [27]
2000 census
In 2000, the median income for a household in the county was $26,470, and the median income for a family was $32,688. Males had a median income of $24,763 versus $18,434 for females. The per capita income for the county was $12,178.
In 2020, the county's median household income was an estimated $35,703 per the American Community Survey. [28] Families had a median income of $46,086; married-couple families $50,475; and nonfamily households $23,306. Among its 2022 population estimates, 27.5% of the county lived at or below the poverty line. [29]
As of 2022's American Community Survey, Atkinson County's 3,063 households had an average of 2.7 people per household. Approximately 66% were married couples, 6% male households and 17% female households. These households were spread throughout 3,494 housing units, and 67% were owner-occupied. The median value of owner-occupied housing units was $77,100 with 62% of its properties valued at under $100,000. [30]
As part of the Bible Belt, the majority of the county's religious or spiritual population professed Christianity. Among the Christian population in 2020, the Association of Religion Data Archives determined the largest single Christian denomination for Atkinson County was the Southern Baptist Convention, followed by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the African Methodist Episcopal Church and United Methodist Church. [31] As a whole tradition, Pentecostalism encompassed the following, with Catholicism remaining a minority.
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