Atkinson, NC Demographics

A map of Atkinson's Population by Race

Atkinson, North Carolina has an estimated population of 485, a dramatic increase from the 296 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.7% White, 36.1% Hispanic, 8.2% Black, 5.6% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Atkinson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Atkinson has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Atkinson, that probability was 42.2% in 2020 and 61.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Atkinson is ranked the 596th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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). Atkinson was ranked the 659th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Atkinson's White Population

241 residents of Atkinson, or 49.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Atkinson is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Atkinson ranks 344th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atkinson's White population has grown by an estimated 9.0%. White residents' share of Atkinson's population has decreased from 74.7% to 49.7%.

Atkinson is more White than neighboring Ivanhoe (19.3% White), Kelly (25.5% White), and Sandyfield (13.4% White). Atkinson is less White than neighboring Long Creek (94.7% White), and Riegelwood (77.3% White).

Atkinson's Black Population

40 residents of Atkinson, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Atkinson is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Atkinson ranks 452nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atkinson's Black population has grown by an estimated 60.0%. Black residents' share of Atkinson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.2%.

Atkinson is more Black than neighboring Long Creek (5.3% Black). Atkinson is less Black than neighboring Ivanhoe (74.9% Black), Kelly (50.2% Black), Riegelwood (20.6% Black), and Sandyfield (63.3% Black).

Atkinson's Asian Population

2 residents of Atkinson, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Atkinson is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Atkinson ranks 527th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atkinson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Atkinson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Atkinson is more Asian than neighboring Ivanhoe (0% Asian), Kelly (0% Asian), Long Creek (0% Asian), Riegelwood (0% Asian), and Sandyfield (0% Asian).

Atkinson's Hispanic Population

175 residents of Atkinson, or 36.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Atkinson is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Atkinson ranks 209th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atkinson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 483.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Atkinson's population has increased from 10.1% to 36.1%.

Atkinson is more Hispanic than neighboring Ivanhoe (5.8% Hispanic), Kelly (0% Hispanic), Long Creek (0% Hispanic), Riegelwood (0% Hispanic), and Sandyfield (15.7% Hispanic).

Atkinson's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Atkinson, 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 Atkinson is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Atkinson ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atkinson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Atkinson's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Atkinson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kelly (15.4% Native American/Other), Riegelwood (1.1% Native American/Other), and Sandyfield (2.1% Native American/Other).

Atkinson's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Atkinson, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Atkinson is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Atkinson ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atkinson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 68.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Atkinson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Atkinson is more Multiracial than neighboring Ivanhoe (0% Multiracial), Long Creek (0% Multiracial), Riegelwood (0.9% Multiracial), and Sandyfield (5.5% Multiracial). Atkinson is less Multiracial than neighboring Kelly (8.9% 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.