Atkinson County, Georgia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Atkinson County, GA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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D
Health Well below average
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D
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below averageLess educated than 85% of counties in Georgia
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Atkinson County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,336 | 10,939,918 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 24.2 | 184.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.11% | 1.01% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.3 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 3,222 | 4,074,039 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Atkinson County grew by 2.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 8,336 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Atkinson County is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 22.8% of residents. That is 0.3 points above Georgia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,815 21.8% -0.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,897 22.8% +0.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,511 18.1% -2.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,225 14.7% on par
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Georgia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.6% of the people living in Atkinson County and men 49.4%.
- Women 50.6% Georgia 51.2%
- Men 49.4% Georgia 48.8%
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Economy
Atkinson County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Atkinson County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,771 | $77,523 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.13% | 5.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Atkinson County is about 45% lower than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Atkinson County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $187,500 | $256,986 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $656 | $1,392 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.9% | 65.7% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Atkinson County is about 23.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $656 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Atkinson County spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 198 hours, about 8.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Atkinson County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.7 | 23.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.5 | 47.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 198 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,134 | $6,109 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,235 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 400 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Georgia:
Chattahoochee County (8.6 min), Ben Hill County (12.7 min), Tift County (15.8 min).
Slowest:
Talbot County (40.8 min), McIntosh County (37.7 min), Paulding County (36.4 min).
The average commute time in Atkinson County is about the same as in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Atkinson County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Atkinson County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.5% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | 2.62 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Georgia:
Oconee County (0.4), Fulton County (0.4), Forsyth County (0.4).
Lowest:
Quitman County (0.1), Hancock County (0.1), Taliaferro County (0.1).
Health
Atkinson County has a health index of D, which means it is barely healthy.
| Metric | Atkinson County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.6 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 25.5% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 26.9% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Georgia:
Forsyth County (0.8), Oconee County (0.8), Fayette County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clinch County (0.7), Clay County (0.7), Quitman County (0.7).
Atkinson County, GA Compared With Nearby Counties
How Atkinson County, GA compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson County, GA | 8,336 | $42,771 #2/2 | $187,500 #1/2 | 23.7 min #2/2 |
| Coffee County, GA | 43,347 | $50,791 | $113,982 | 15.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Atkinson County, Georgia.
How big is Atkinson County, Georgia by population?
About 8,336 people live in Atkinson County, Georgia, in 3,222 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 37.3, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Atkinson County, Georgia mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Atkinson County, Georgia has 24 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 28% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Atkinson County, Georgia?
The median home costs 4.4 times the median household income ($187,500 against $42,771), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $656 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
What share of adults in Atkinson County, Georgia have a college degree?
10.5% of adults in Atkinson County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 9), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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