Atkinson County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Atkinson County is located in Georgia with a total population of 8,261. It is the 138th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Atkinson County is 36.2 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Atkinson County is $38,438. This is 49% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 51% lower. The poverty rate stands at 25.0%. This is 86% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $76,300. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Atkinson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Atkinson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.4%. The Black or African American population (15.2%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (26.4% vs 10.7%).

Education

9.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 71.6%.