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{{short description|County in Georgia, United States}}
{{short description|County in Georgia, United States}}
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{{Infobox U.S. county
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  | census yr            = 2020
  | census yr            = 2020
  | pop                  = 8286
  | pop                  = 8286
  | pop_est_as_of        = 2023
  | pop_est_as_of        = 2024
  | population_est      = 8293 {{gain}}
  | population_est      = 8435 {{gain}}
  | density_sq_mi        = auto
  | density_sq_mi        = auto
  | time zone            = Eastern
  | time zone            = Eastern
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The vast majority of Atkinson County is located in the [[Satilla River]] sub-basin of the [[St. Marys River (Florida–Georgia)|St. Marys]]-Satilla River basin. The entire narrow western border area, in a line parallel to the western border and running through [[Willacoochee, Georgia|Willacoochee]], is located in the [[Alapaha River]] sub-basin of the [[Suwannee River]] basin. A small southeastern corner of the county is located in the Upper Suwannee River sub-basin of the same Suwannee River basin.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gaswcc.org/maps/ |title=Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience |publisher=Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission |access-date=November 27, 2015 |archive-date=October 3, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003004639/http://www.gaswcc.org/maps/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
The vast majority of Atkinson County is located in the [[Satilla River]] sub-basin of the [[St. Marys River (Florida–Georgia)|St. Marys]]-Satilla River basin. The entire narrow western border area, in a line parallel to the western border and running through [[Willacoochee, Georgia|Willacoochee]], is located in the [[Alapaha River]] sub-basin of the [[Suwannee River]] basin. A small southeastern corner of the county is located in the Upper Suwannee River sub-basin of the same Suwannee River basin.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gaswcc.org/maps/ |title=Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience |publisher=Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission |access-date=November 27, 2015 |archive-date=October 3, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003004639/http://www.gaswcc.org/maps/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
===Major highways===
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* [[Image:US 82.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Route 82 in Georgia|U.S. Route 82]]
* [[Image:US 221.svg|23px]] [[U.S. Route 221 in Georgia|U.S. Route 221]]
* [[Image:US 441.svg|23px]] [[U.S. Route 441 in Georgia|U.S. Route 441]]
* [[Image:Georgia 31.svg|20px]] [[Georgia State Route 31|State Route 31]]
* [[Image:Georgia 64.svg|20px]] [[Georgia State Route 64|State Route 64]]
* [[Image:Georgia 89.svg|20px]] [[Georgia State Route 89|State Route 89]]
* [[Image:Georgia 90.svg|20px]] [[Georgia State Route 90|State Route 90]]
* [[Image:Georgia 135.svg|20px]] [[Georgia State Route 135|State Route 135]]
* [[Image:Georgia 520.svg|20px]] [[Georgia State Route 520|State Route 520]]
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===Adjacent counties===
===Adjacent counties===
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===Communities===
===Communities===


==== Cities ====
====Cities====
* [[Pearson, Georgia|Pearson]]
* [[Pearson, Georgia|Pearson]]
* [[Willacoochee, Georgia|Willacoochee]]
* [[Willacoochee, Georgia|Willacoochee]]


==== Census-designated place ====
====Census-designated place====


* [[Axson, Georgia|Axson]]
* [[Axson, Georgia|Axson]]


==== Unincorporated communities ====
====Unincorporated communities====
* Fales (portion)
* Fales (portion)
* Henderson Still
* Henderson Still
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|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2024">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html|title=County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2024|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 22, 2025}}</ref>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade.html|title=Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades|publisher=[[US Census Bureau]]|access-date=}}</ref><br>1790-1880<ref name=1880CensusGACty>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink=  |title= 1880 Census Population by Counties 1790-1800 |website=[[US Census Bureau]]|date= 1880|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1880/vol-01-population/1880_v1-08.pdf|accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=|page=}}</ref> 1890-1910<ref name=1910CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink=  |title= 1910 Census of Population - Georgia  |website=[[US Census Bureau]]|date= 1910|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1910/abstract/supplement-ga.pdf |accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=|page=}}</ref><br> 1920-1930<ref name=1930CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink=  |title= 1930 Census of Population - Georgia  |website=[[US Census Bureau]]|date= 1930|url=https://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/03815512v1ch04.pdf |accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=|page=}}</ref> 1930-1940<ref name=1940CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink=  |title= 1940 Census of Population - Georgia  |website=[[US Census Bureau]]|date= 1940|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1940/population-volume-1/33973538v1ch04.pdf |accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref><br> 1940-1950<ref name=1950CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink=  |title= 1950 Census of Population - Georgia - |website=[[US Census Bureau]]|date= 1950|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1950/population-volume-2/37779083v2p11ch2.pdf |accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref> 1960-1980<ref name=1980CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink=  |title= 1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Georgia  |website=[[US Census Bureau]]|date= 1980|url=https://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1980a_gaABC-01.pdf|accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref><br> 1980-2000<ref name=2000CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink=  |title= 2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Georgia  |website=[[US Census Bureau]]|date= 2000|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/2003/dec/phc-3-12.pdf |accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref> 2010-2019<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/13/13003.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=June 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607121415/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/13/13003.html|archive-date=June 7, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade.html|title=Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades|publisher=[[US Census Bureau]]|access-date=}}</ref><br>1790-1880<ref name=1880CensusGACty>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink=  |title= 1880 Census Population by Counties 1790-1800 |website=[[US Census Bureau]]|date= 1880|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1880/vol-01-population/1880_v1-08.pdf|accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=|page=}}</ref> 1890-1910<ref name=1910CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink=  |title= 1910 Census of Population - Georgia  |website=[[US Census Bureau]]|date= 1910|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1910/abstract/supplement-ga.pdf|accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref><br> 1920-1930<ref name=1930CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink=  |title= 1930 Census of Population - Georgia  |website=[[US Census Bureau]]|date= 1930|url=https://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/03815512v1ch04.pdf|accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref> 1930-1940<ref name=1940CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink=  |title= 1940 Census of Population - Georgia  |website=[[US Census Bureau]]|date= 1940|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1940/population-volume-1/33973538v1ch04.pdf|accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref><br> 1940-1950<ref name=1950CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink=  |title= 1950 Census of Population - Georgia - |website=[[US Census Bureau]]|date= 1950|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1950/population-volume-2/37779083v2p11ch2.pdf|accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref> 1960-1980<ref name=1980CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink=  |title= 1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Georgia  |website=[[US Census Bureau]]|date= 1980|url=https://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1980a_gaABC-01.pdf|accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref><br> 1980-2000<ref name=2000CensusGA>{{Cite web|first= |last= |authorlink=  |title= 2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Georgia  |website=[[US Census Bureau]]|date= 2000|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/2003/dec/phc-3-12.pdf|accessdate=|archive-url=| archive-date=}}</ref> 2010-2019<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/13/13003.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=June 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607121415/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/13/13003.html|archive-date=June 7, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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Since the county's 1920 population of 7,656 residents, its population has fluctuated between more than 7,000 to a low of 6,213 in 1990; the lowest population for the county was 5,879 in 1970. By the [[2020 United States census]], its population increased to 8,286,<ref name=":0" /> although in 2010 its population reached a historic high of 8,375.<ref name="census-dp1">{{cite web
 
Since the county's 1920 population of 7,656 residents, its population has fluctuated between more than 7,000 to a low of 6,213 in 1990; the lowest population for the county was 5,879 in 1970. By the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], its population increased to 8,286,<ref name=":0" /> although in 2010 its population reached a historic high of 8,375.<ref name="census-dp1">{{cite web
   |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US13003
   |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US13003
   |title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data
   |title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data
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   }}</ref> In 2010, there were 3,522 housing units at an average density of {{convert|10.4|/sqmi}}.<ref name="census-density">{{cite web
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   |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US13003
 
===2020 census===
 
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the county had a population of 8,286. Of the residents, 26.0% were under the age of 18 and 14.0% were 65 years of age or older; the median age was 37.5 years. For every 100 females there were 100.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 99.1 males. 0.0% of residents lived in urban areas and 100.0% lived in rural areas.<ref name="Census2020DHC">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dhc?get=NAME%2CP2_002N%2CP2_003N&for=county%3A003&in=state%3A13|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2023|access-date=10 December 2025|df=mdy}}</ref><ref name="Census2020DP">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dp?get=NAME%2CDP1_0021P%2CDP1_0024P%2CDP1_0025C%2CDP1_0049C%2CDP1_0045C%2CDP1_0069C%2CDP1_0073C%2CDP1_0125P%2CDP1_0126P%2CDP1_0129P%2CDP1_0138P%2CDP1_0139P%2CDP1_0141P%2CDP1_0142P%2CDP1_0143P%2CDP1_0145P%2CDP1_0146P%2CDP1_0147C%2CDP1_0148C%2CDP1_0149C%2CDP1_0156C%2CDP1_0157C%2CDP1_0158C%2CDP1_0159P%2CDP1_0160P&for=county%3A003&in=state%3A13|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=10 December 2025|df=mdy}}</ref><ref name="Census2020PL">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME%2CP1_001N%2CP1_003N%2CP1_004N%2CP1_005N%2CP1_006N%2CP1_007N%2CP1_008N%2CP1_009N%2CP2_001N%2CP2_002N%2CH1_001N%2CH1_002N&for=county%3A003&in=state%3A13|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=10 December 2025|df=mdy}}</ref>
 
The racial makeup of the county was 63.7% White, 14.6% [[African Americans|Black or African American]], 0.8% [[Native Americans in the United States|American Indian and Alaska Native]], 0.2% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 0.0% [[Native Hawaiians|Native Hawaiian]] and [[Pacific Islander]], 12.5% from some other race, and 8.1% from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]]. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] residents of any race comprised 24.7% of the population.<ref name="Census2020PL"/>
 
Non-Hispanic white residents made up 57.94% of the county-area population while the African American share declined to 14.58% in 2020, reflecting a shift from the 2010 distribution.<ref name=":0" /> These changes mirrored nationwide trends toward greater racial and ethnic diversity noted after the 2020 census releases.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 12, 2021 |title=America is becoming more urban, more diverse and less white, 2020 Census reveals |url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/america-is-becoming-more-urban-more-diverse-and-less-white-2020-census-reveals |access-date=December 28, 2023 |website=PBS NewsHour |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wright |first=Janie Boschma, Daniel Wolfe, Priya Krishnakumar, Christopher Hickey, Meghna Maharishi, Renée Rigdon, John Keefe, David |date=August 12, 2021 |title=Census release shows America is more diverse and more multiracial than ever {{!}} CNN Politics |url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/12/politics/us-census-2020-data/index.html |access-date=December 28, 2023 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref>
 
There were 3,064 households in the county, of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 26.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>
 
There were 3,470 housing units, of which 11.7% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 71.8% were owner-occupied and 28.2% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 4.6%.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>
 
===2010 census===
 
According to the [[2010 United States census|2010 U.S. census]], the racial makeup of the county was 62.2% [[White Americans|white]], 17.3% black or [[African Americans|African American]], 0.6% [[Native Americans in the United States|American Indian]], 0.3% [[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]], 0.3% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 17.7% from other races, and 1.6% from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]]. Altogether, those of [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] origin made up 24.3% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1" /> In terms of ancestry, 16.1% were [[English Americans|English]], 16.0% were [[Irish Americans|Irish]], and 7.5% were [[Americans|American]].<ref name="census-dp2">{{cite web
   |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US13003
  |title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
   |access-date=December 27, 2015
   |access-date=December 27, 2015
  |title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County
   |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
   |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
   |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213183853/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US13003
   |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213014343/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US13003
   |archive-date=February 13, 2020
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According to the [[2010 United States census|2010 U.S. census]], the racial makeup of the county was 62.2% [[White Americans|white]], 17.3% black or [[African Americans|African American]], 0.6% [[Native Americans in the United States|American Indian]], 0.3% [[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]], 0.3% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 17.7% from other races, and 1.6% from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]]. Altogether, those of [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] origin made up 24.3% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1" /> In terms of ancestry, 16.1% were [[English Americans|English]], 16.0% were [[Irish Americans|Irish]], and 7.5% were [[Americans|American]].<ref name="census-dp2">{{cite web
In 2010, there were 3,522 housing units at an average density of {{convert|10.4|/sqmi}}.<ref name="census-density">{{cite web
   |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US13003
   |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US13003
  |title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
   |access-date=December 27, 2015
   |access-date=December 27, 2015
  |title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County
   |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
   |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
   |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213014343/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US13003
   |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213183853/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US13003
   |archive-date=February 13, 2020
   |archive-date=February 13, 2020
   |url-status=dead
   |url-status=dead
   }}</ref> Although its racial and ethnic makeup has been predominantly [[Non-Hispanic whites|non-Hispanic white]] up to the 2010 census, in 2020 its [[Non-Hispanic whites|non-Hispanic white]] population declined to 57.94%,<ref name=":0" /> and its African American population also declined to 14.58%. The Hispanic or Latino American population grew to 24.72% of the county-area population, reflecting nationwide trends of greater diversification.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 12, 2021 |title=America is becoming more urban, more diverse and less white, 2020 Census reveals |url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/america-is-becoming-more-urban-more-diverse-and-less-white-2020-census-reveals |access-date=December 28, 2023 |website=PBS NewsHour |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wright |first=Janie Boschma, Daniel Wolfe, Priya Krishnakumar, Christopher Hickey, Meghna Maharishi, Renée Rigdon, John Keefe, David |date=August 12, 2021 |title=Census release shows America is more diverse and more multiracial than ever {{!}} CNN Politics |url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/12/politics/us-census-2020-data/index.html |access-date=December 28, 2023 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref>
   }}</ref>


In 2000, the median income for a household in the county was $26,470, and the median income for a family was $32,688. Males had a median income of $24,763 versus $18,434 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $12,178. By 2010, the median income for a household in the county was $33,834 and the median income for a family was $34,859. Males had a median income of $29,286 versus $25,705 for females.<ref name="census-dp3">{{cite web
By 2010, the median income for a household in the county was $33,834 and the median income for a family was $34,859. Males had a median income of $29,286 versus $25,705 for females.<ref name="census-dp3">{{cite web
   |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US13003
   |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US13003
   |title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
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   }}</ref> In 2020, the county's median household income was an estimated $35,703 per the [[American Community Survey]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 Income Estimates |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1901?g=050XX00US13003 |access-date=December 28, 2023 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Families had a median income of $46,086; married-couple families $50,475; and nonfamily households $23,306. Among its 2022 population estimates, 27.5% of the county lived at or below the poverty line.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 Poverty Statistics |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2022.S1701?g=050XX00US13003 |access-date=December 28, 2023 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
   }}</ref>
 
===2000 census===
 
In 2000, the median income for a household in the county was $26,470, and the median income for a family was $32,688. Males had a median income of $24,763 versus $18,434 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $12,178.
 
===American Community Survey===
 
In 2020, the county's median household income was an estimated $35,703 per the [[American Community Survey]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 Income Estimates |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1901?g=050XX00US13003 |access-date=December 28, 2023 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Families had a median income of $46,086; married-couple families $50,475; and nonfamily households $23,306. Among its 2022 population estimates, 27.5% of the county lived at or below the poverty line.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 Poverty Statistics |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2022.S1701?g=050XX00US13003 |access-date=December 28, 2023 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>


As of 2022's American Community Survey, Atkinson County's 3,063 households had an average of 2.7 people per household. Approximately 66% were married couples, 6% male households and 17% female households. These households were spread throughout 3,494 housing units, and 67% were owner-occupied. The median value of owner-occupied housing units was $77,100 with 62% of its properties valued at under $100,000.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Census profile: Atkinson County, GA |url=http://censusreporter.org/profiles/05000US13003-atkinson-county-ga/ |access-date=December 28, 2023 |website=Census Reporter |language=en}}</ref>
As of 2022's American Community Survey, Atkinson County's 3,063 households had an average of 2.7 people per household. Approximately 66% were married couples, 6% male households and 17% female households. These households were spread throughout 3,494 housing units, and 67% were owner-occupied. The median value of owner-occupied housing units was $77,100 with 62% of its properties valued at under $100,000.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Census profile: Atkinson County, GA |url=http://censusreporter.org/profiles/05000US13003-atkinson-county-ga/ |access-date=December 28, 2023 |website=Census Reporter |language=en}}</ref>


As part of the [[Bible Belt]], the majority of the county's religious or spiritual population professed [[Christianity in the United States|Christianity]]. Among the Christian population in 2020, the [[Association of Religion Data Archives]] determined the largest single Christian denomination for Atkinson County was the [[Southern Baptist Convention]], followed by the [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], and the [[African Methodist Episcopal Church]] and [[United Methodist Church]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Congregational Membership Reports {{!}} US Religion |url=https://www.thearda.com/us-religion/census/congregational-membership?y=2020&y2=0&t=0&c=13003 |access-date=December 28, 2023 |website=Association of Religion Data Archives}}</ref> As a whole tradition, [[Pentecostalism]] encompassed the following, with [[Catholicism]] remaining a minority.
As part of the [[Bible Belt]], the majority of the county's religious or spiritual population professed [[Christianity in the United States|Christianity]]. Among the Christian population in 2020, the [[Association of Religion Data Archives]] determined the largest single Christian denomination for Atkinson County was the [[Southern Baptist Convention]], followed by the [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], and the [[African Methodist Episcopal Church]] and [[United Methodist Church]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Congregational Membership Reports {{!}} US Religion |url=https://www.thearda.com/us-religion/census/congregational-membership?y=2020&y2=0&t=0&c=13003 |access-date=December 28, 2023 |website=Association of Religion Data Archives}}</ref> As a whole tradition, [[Pentecostalism]] encompassed the following, with [[Catholicism]] remaining a minority.
==Education==
==Education==
{{Main|Pearson, Georgia#Education}}
{{Main|Pearson, Georgia#Education}}


Atkinson County is serviced along with [[Coffee County, Georgia|Coffee County]] by the [[Satilla Regional Library System]].
Atkinson County is serviced along with [[Coffee County, Georgia|Coffee County]] by the [[Satilla Regional Library System]].{{citation needed|date=November 2025}}


==Politics==
==Politics==
Historically, Atkinson County has primarily voted for [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] candidates in U.S. presidential elections up to 1960. Since then, the county has remained reliably [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]].{{PresHead|place=Atkinson County, Georgia|source=<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS|title=Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections|last=Leip|first=David|website=uselectionatlas.org|access-date=March 18, 2018}}</ref>}}
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As of the 2020s, Atkinson County is a Republican stronghold, voting 77% for [[Donald Trump]] in [[2024 United States presidential election|2024]]. Historically, Atkinson County has primarily voted for [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] candidates in U.S. presidential elections up to 1960. Following [[Barry Goldwater|Barry Goldwater's]] win in the county in 1964, it transitioned into a [[swing county]] until 2000. Since then, the county has remained reliably [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]].
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For elections to the [[United States House of Representatives]], Atkinson County is part of [[Georgia's 8th congressional district]], currently represented by [[Austin Scott]]. For elections to the [[Georgia State Senate]], Atkinson County is part of District [[Georgia's 8th Senate district|8]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Georgia General Assembly |url=https://www.legis.ga.gov/senate |access-date=2025-11-28 |website=www.legis.ga.gov}}</ref> For elections to the [[Georgia House of Representatives]], Atkinson County is part of District [[Georgia's 176th House of Representatives district|176]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Georgia General Assembly |url=https://www.legis.ga.gov/house |access-date=2025-11-28 |website=www.legis.ga.gov}}</ref>
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==See also==
==See also==

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Atkinson County is a county located in the southeastern region of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the county's population was 8,286.[1] The county seat is Pearson.[2] The county was formed in 1917 from parts of Coffee and Clinch counties. It is named for William Yates Atkinson, Democratic governor of Georgia from 1894 to 1898.[3] In 2003, it had the highest illiteracy rate of any U.S. county at 36%.[4]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (1.5%) is water.[5] Atkinson County forms a part of Southeast Georgia.[6]

The vast majority of Atkinson County is located in the Satilla River sub-basin of the St. Marys-Satilla River basin. The entire narrow western border area, in a line parallel to the western border and running through Willacoochee, is located in the Alapaha River sub-basin of the Suwannee River basin. A small southeastern corner of the county is located in the Upper Suwannee River sub-basin of the same Suwannee River basin.[7]

Adjacent counties

Communities

Cities

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities

  • Fales (portion)
  • Henderson Still
  • Kirkland
  • Leliaton
  • Little Utah
  • Mora (portion)
  • Oberry
  • Sandy Bottom
  • Stokesville (portion)

Demographics

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Historical population
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U.S. Decennial Census[9]
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1980-2000[16] 2010-2019[17]

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Atkinson County racial composition as of 2020[18]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 4,801 57.94%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 1,208 14.58%
Native American 30 0.36%
Asian 12 0.14%
Pacific Islander 4 0.05%
Other/Mixed 183 2.21%
Hispanic or Latino 2,048 24.72%

Since the county's 1920 population of 7,656 residents, its population has fluctuated between more than 7,000 to a low of 6,213 in 1990; the lowest population for the county was 5,879 in 1970. By the 2020 census, its population increased to 8,286,[18] although in 2010 its population reached a historic high of 8,375.[19]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 8,286. Of the residents, 26.0% were under the age of 18 and 14.0% were 65 years of age or older; the median age was 37.5 years. For every 100 females there were 100.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 99.1 males. 0.0% of residents lived in urban areas and 100.0% lived in rural areas.[20][21][22]

The racial makeup of the county was 63.7% White, 14.6% Black or African American, 0.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 12.5% from some other race, and 8.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 24.7% of the population.[22]

Non-Hispanic white residents made up 57.94% of the county-area population while the African American share declined to 14.58% in 2020, reflecting a shift from the 2010 distribution.[18] These changes mirrored nationwide trends toward greater racial and ethnic diversity noted after the 2020 census releases.[23][24]

There were 3,064 households in the county, of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 26.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[21]

There were 3,470 housing units, of which 11.7% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 71.8% were owner-occupied and 28.2% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 4.6%.[21]

2010 census

According to the 2010 U.S. census, the racial makeup of the county was 62.2% white, 17.3% black or African American, 0.6% American Indian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.3% Asian, 17.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Altogether, those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 24.3% of the population.[19] In terms of ancestry, 16.1% were English, 16.0% were Irish, and 7.5% were American.[25]

In 2010, there were 3,522 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert"..[26]

By 2010, the median income for a household in the county was $33,834 and the median income for a family was $34,859. Males had a median income of $29,286 versus $25,705 for females.[27]

2000 census

In 2000, the median income for a household in the county was $26,470, and the median income for a family was $32,688. Males had a median income of $24,763 versus $18,434 for females. The per capita income for the county was $12,178.

American Community Survey

In 2020, the county's median household income was an estimated $35,703 per the American Community Survey.[28] Families had a median income of $46,086; married-couple families $50,475; and nonfamily households $23,306. Among its 2022 population estimates, 27.5% of the county lived at or below the poverty line.[29]

As of 2022's American Community Survey, Atkinson County's 3,063 households had an average of 2.7 people per household. Approximately 66% were married couples, 6% male households and 17% female households. These households were spread throughout 3,494 housing units, and 67% were owner-occupied. The median value of owner-occupied housing units was $77,100 with 62% of its properties valued at under $100,000.[30]

As part of the Bible Belt, the majority of the county's religious or spiritual population professed Christianity. Among the Christian population in 2020, the Association of Religion Data Archives determined the largest single Christian denomination for Atkinson County was the Southern Baptist Convention, followed by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the African Methodist Episcopal Church and United Methodist Church.[31] As a whole tradition, Pentecostalism encompassed the following, with Catholicism remaining a minority.

Education

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Politics

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For elections to the United States House of Representatives, Atkinson County is part of Georgia's 8th congressional district, currently represented by Austin Scott. For elections to the Georgia State Senate, Atkinson County is part of District 8.[32] For elections to the Georgia House of Representatives, Atkinson County is part of District 176.[33]

See also

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References

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