Atkins, VA Demographics

A map of Atkins's Population by Race

Atkins, Virginia has an estimated population of 985, a large decrease from the 1,121 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.8% White, 18.5% Hispanic, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia 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 14.1% in 2020 and 32.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Atkins is ranked the 386th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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 359th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Atkins's White Population

786 residents of Atkins, or 79.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Atkins is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Atkins ranks 87th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atkins's White population has declined by an estimated 24.2%. White residents' share of Atkins's population has decreased from 92.5% to 79.8%.

Atkins is less White than neighboring Sugar Grove (96.3% White), Marion (83.8% White), Rural Retreat (94.6% White), Troutdale (91% White), and McMullin (100% White).

Atkins's Black Population

0 residents of Atkins, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Atkins is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Atkins ranks 621st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

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

Atkins is less Black than neighboring Marion (6.8% Black), and Troutdale (2.8% 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 lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Atkins ranks 538th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atkins's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Atkins's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Atkins's Hispanic Population

182 residents of Atkins, or 18.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Atkins is higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Atkins ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atkins's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 857.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Atkins's population has increased from 1.7% to 18.5%.

Atkins is more Hispanic than neighboring Sugar Grove (0% Hispanic), Marion (4.3% Hispanic), Rural Retreat (1.8% Hispanic), Troutdale (6.2% Hispanic), and McMullin (0% 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 Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Atkins ranks 412th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 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 0.5% to 0.0%.

Atkins is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marion (0.4% Native American/Other), and Rural Retreat (0.2% Native American/Other).

Atkins's Multiracial Population

17 residents of Atkins, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Atkins is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Atkins ranks 227th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atkins's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 69.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Atkins's population has decreased from 4.9% to 1.7%.

Atkins is more Multiracial than neighboring Troutdale (0% Multiracial), and McMullin (0% Multiracial). Atkins is less Multiracial than neighboring Sugar Grove (3.7% Multiracial), Marion (4.7% Multiracial), and Rural Retreat (3.5% 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.