Atkinson County's estimated 2026 population is 8,603 with a growth rate of 0.99% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Atkinson County is the 134th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 8,363 and has seen a growth of 2.87% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Atkinson County includes 64.11% White, 15.19% Black or African American, 10.23% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.
White (64.11%)
Black or African American (15.19%)
Two or more races (10.47%)
Other race (10.23%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,296 | 64.11% |
| Black or African American | 1,255 | 15.19% |
| Two or more races | 865 | 10.47% |
| Other race | 845 | 10.23% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Atkinson County's average per capita income is $33,505. Household income levels show a median of $38,438. The poverty rate stands at 25.04%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $49,447 | - |
| Families | $44,737 | $63,822 |
| Households | $38,438 | $58,228 |
| Non Families | $28,090 | $38,129 |
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