Atkinson County, Georgia Population 2022
Atkinson County, Georgia's estimated population is 7,874 with a growth rate of -1.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Atkinson County, Georgia is the 138th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 8,364 and has seen a growth of -5.86% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 7,656 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 6,894 | -762 | -9.95% |
| 1940 | 7,093 | 199 | 2.89% |
| 1950 | 7,362 | 269 | 3.79% |
| 1960 | 6,188 | -1,174 | -15.95% |
| 1970 | 5,879 | -309 | -4.99% |
| 1980 | 6,141 | 262 | 4.46% |
| 1990 | 6,213 | 72 | 1.17% |
| 2010 | 8,364 | 2,151 | 34.62% |
| 2011 | 8,360 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 8,255 | -105 | -1.26% |
| 2013 | 8,264 | 9 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 8,215 | -49 | -0.59% |
| 2015 | 8,340 | 125 | 1.52% |
| 2016 | 8,244 | -96 | -1.15% |
| 2017 | 8,182 | -62 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 8,262 | 80 | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 8,165 | -97 | -1.17% |
| 2020 | 8,068 | -97 | -1.19% |
| 2021 | 7,971 | -97 | -1.20% |
| 2022 | 7,874 | -97 | -1.22% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,865 | 70.57% |
| Black or African American | 1,299 | 15.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 56 | 0.67% |
| Some Other Race | 707 | 8.51% |
| Two or More Races | 384 | 4.62% |
Atkinson County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,953 | 2.81 | 71.4 |
| Married | 1,525 | 3.15 | 82.2 |
| Male | 109 | 4.37 | 54.1 |
| Female | 420 | 4.56 | 51.4 |
| Non Family | 899 | 1.21 | 64.6 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 913 | 17.30% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 791 | 14.99% |
| High School Graduate | 1,805 | 34.20% |
| Some College | 773 | 14.65% |
| Associates Degree | 350 | 6.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 300 | 5.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 346 | 6.56% |
Atkinson County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,252 | 2,514 | 601 |
| Black | 873 | 663 | 45 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | |
| 2+ Races | 118 | 110 | |
| Hispanic | 1,133 | 380 | |
| Other Race | 377 | 54 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.48%.
$30,588
Average Earnings
$32,021
Average Male
$26,510
Average Female
Atkinson County, Georgia Language by Age
Atkinson County, Georgia Language
76.59% of Atkinson County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 23.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.41% of the population.
Atkinson County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 56 | 56 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 384 | 316 | 82.29% |
| Black | 1,289 | 594 | 46.08% |
| White | 4,609 | 662 | 14.36% |
| Other | 198 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 2,157 | 859 | 39.82% |
28.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.90%
Male Poverty Rate
29.43%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Atkinson County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Atkinson County, Georgia is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Atkinson County, Georgia is Hispanic, with 39.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.37%.
Atkinson County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Atkinson County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Atkinson County, Georgia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Atkinson County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 187 | 4.20% |
| Black | 133 | 12.74% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.85% |
Atkinson County, Georgia Veterans by Education
9.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
74.79%
Born in Atkinson County, Georgia
86.95%
Native Born
13.05%
Foreign Born
10.88%
Non Citizen
2.18%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
86.95% of Atkinson County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 74.79% having been born in Georgia. 10.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990