Atkins, AR Demographics

A map of Atkins's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,665	2,556	92.6%	89.4%
Multiracial	165	145	5.7%	5.1%
Black	41	21	1.4%	0.7%
Hispanic	6	99	0.2%	3.5%
Asian	0	7	0.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	31	0.0%	1.1%

Atkins, Arkansas has an estimated population of 2,877, a less than 1% change from the 2,859 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.6% White, 5.7% Multiracial, 1.4% Black, 0.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Atkins, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Atkins has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Atkins, that probability was 19.7% in 2020 and 13.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Atkins is ranked the 113th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Atkins was ranked the 112th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Atkins's White Population

2,665 residents of Atkins, or 92.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Atkins is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Atkins ranks 173rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atkins's White population has grown by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Atkins's population has increased from 89.4% to 92.6%.

Atkins is more White than neighboring Oak Grove (91.2% White), Pottsville (74.5% White), Appleton (89.7% White), and Russellville (70.5% White). Atkins is less White than neighboring Hattieville (100% White).

Atkins's Black Population

41 residents of Atkins, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Atkins is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Atkins ranks 361st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atkins's Black population has grown by an estimated 95.2%. Black residents' share of Atkins's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.4%.

Atkins is more Black than neighboring Oak Grove (0% Black), Pottsville (0% Black), Hattieville (0% Black), and Appleton (0% Black). Atkins is less Black than neighboring Russellville (4% Black).

Atkins's Asian Population

0 residents of Atkins, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Atkins is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Atkins ranks 279th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atkins's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Atkins's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Atkins is less Asian than neighboring Pottsville (2.5% Asian), and Russellville (1.2% Asian).

Atkins's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Atkins, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Atkins is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Atkins ranks 305th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atkins's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 93.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Atkins's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.2%.

Atkins is more Hispanic than neighboring Oak Grove (0% Hispanic), Hattieville (0% Hispanic), and Appleton (0% Hispanic). Atkins is less Hispanic than neighboring Pottsville (17.8% Hispanic), and Russellville (18.5% Hispanic).

Atkins's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Atkins, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Atkins is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Atkins ranks 208th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atkins's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Atkins's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Atkins is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pottsville (1.4% Native American/Other), and Russellville (0.6% Native American/Other).

Atkins's Multiracial Population

165 residents of Atkins, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Atkins is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Atkins ranks 254th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atkins's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Atkins's population has increased from 5.1% to 5.7%.

Atkins is more Multiracial than neighboring Pottsville (3.8% Multiracial), Hattieville (0% Multiracial), and Russellville (5.3% Multiracial). Atkins is less Multiracial than neighboring Oak Grove (8.8% Multiracial), and Appleton (10.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.