Atkinson, NC

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US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

33.8

4.25% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

12.3%

18.5% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$60,000

29.7% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$135,900

24% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

208

20.9% 1-year growth

About

In N/A, Atkinson, NC had a population of N/A people with a median age of 33.8 and a median household income of $60,000. Between N/A and N/A the population of Atkinson, NC N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income grew from $46,250 to $60,000, a 29.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Atkinson, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.2%), Other (Hispanic) (22.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.34%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.13%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.7%).

None of the households in Atkinson, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.3% of the residents in Atkinson, NC are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Atkinson, NC was $135,900, and the homeownership rate was 88%.

United States North Carolina Pender County, NC Wilmington, NC Pender & New Hanover (North) Counties PUMA, NC

Population & Diversity

Atkinson, NC is home to a population of N/A people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.11% of Atkinson, NC residents were born outside of the country (20 people).

In 2023, there were 2.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (293 people) in Atkinson, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 111 Other (Hispanic) and 26 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.3%

2023 Citizenship

94.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.3% of Atkinson, NC residents were US citizens, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Atkinson, NC was 94.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Atkinson, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Atkinson, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
293 ± 118
Other (Hispanic)
111 ± 153
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
26 ± 27.8

29.4%

Hispanic Population

143 people

29.4% of the people in Atkinson, NC are hispanic (143 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Atkinson, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
214,508 ± 11,254 people
India
79,868 ± 6,912 people
Honduras
39,759 ± 4,886 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 214,508 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 79,868 and Honduras with 39,759.

Foreign-Born Population

4.11%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

20 people

5.61%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

23 people

As of 2023, 4.11% of Atkinson, NC residents (20 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Atkinson, NC was 5.61%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Atkinson, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
18 ± 16
Gulf War (2001-)
4 ± 21
Vietnam
2 ± 20

Atkinson, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 4.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Atkinson, NC employs 208 people. The largest industries in Atkinson, NC are , and the highest paying industries are Construction ($58,068), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($49,063), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($49,063).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,464. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

208

2023 Value

± 97

20.9%

1 Year growth

± 60.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Atkinson, NC grew at a rate of 20.9%, from 172 employees to 208 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Atkinson, NC, are . This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Atkinson, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

208

2023 Value

± 97

20.9%

1 Year growth

± 60.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Atkinson, NC grew at a rate of 20.9%, from 172 employees to 208 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Atkinson, NC, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Atkinson, NC, though some of these residents may live in Atkinson, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,523

Median earning men ± $20,330

$32,404

Median earning women ± $14,738

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($80,536), Construction ($58,068), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($49,063).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,056) and Retail Trade ($15,833).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.944% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.805% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.16M), Some college (1.84M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Atkinson, NC was $135,900 in 2023, which is 0.448 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $109,600 to $135,900, a 24% increase. The homeownership rate in Atkinson, NC is 88%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

Housing

Property

$135,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$35,589

$146

Median Property Taxes

±$61

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Atkinson, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Atkinson, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

88%

Homeownership

2023

73.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 88% of the housing units in Atkinson, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 89.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Atkinson, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9205.01

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Atkinson, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,000

Median Household Income

± $21,896

166

Number of Households

± 61

In 2023, the median household income of the 166 households in Atkinson, NC grew to $60,000 from the previous year's value of $46,250.

The following chart displays the households in Atkinson, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $25k - $30k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Atkinson, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0732% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 1. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

In N/A, N/A% of workers in Atkinson, NC N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

N/A minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Atkinson, NC have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, 0.51% of the workforce in Atkinson, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Atkinson, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Atkinson, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Atkinson, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Atkinson, NC (60 out of 487 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Atkinson, NC is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.1% of the population of Atkinson, NC has health coverage, with 30.9% on employee plans, 31.1% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 1.85% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pender County, NC see 3234 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.57% increase from the previous year (3153 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2855 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 706 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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3,234 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pender County, NC

Primary care physicians in Pender County, NC see an average of 3,234 patients per year. This represents a 2.57% increase from the previous year (3,153 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pender County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 34.2% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 34.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.9%

Uninsured

30.9%

Employer Coverage

31.1%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

1.85%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Atkinson, NC declined by 12.6% from 13.7% to 11.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Atkinson, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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