Atkinson County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Atkinson County is located in Georgia with a total population of 8,337. It is the 138th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Atkinson County is 35.9 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Atkinson County is $42,347. This is 45% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.0%. This is 86% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. 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 4.8%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $79,000. Housing costs are 74% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Atkinson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Atkinson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.5%. The Black or African American population (13.6%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (27.5% vs 11.0%).

Education

8.9% 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 74% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 68.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Atkinson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.