Atkins, Arkansas facts for kids
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Location of Atkins in Pope County, Arkansas.
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 Atkins, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Pope |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.14 sq mi (15.89 km2) |
| • Land | 6.13 sq mi (15.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
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| • Total | 2,859 |
| • Density | 466.39/sq mi (180.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−05:00 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
72823
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-02590 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0045966 |
Atkins is a city in Pope County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 3,016 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Russellville Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Atkins is located at 35°14′37″N 92°56′18″W / 35.24361°N 92.93833°W (35.243485, -92.938212).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.1 square miles (16 km2), all of it land. Many Atkins residents commute to nearby Russellville, Arkansas for work, school, and recreation due to its close location.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 519 | — | |
| 1890 | 660 | 27.2% | |
| 1900 | 745 | 12.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,258 | 68.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,529 | 21.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,364 | −10.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,322 | −3.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,291 | −2.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,391 | 7.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,015 | 44.9% | |
| 1980 | 3,002 | 49.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,834 | −5.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,878 | 1.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,016 | 4.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,859 | −5.2% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,556 | 89.4% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 21 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.66% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.24% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 156 | 5.46% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 99 | 3.46% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,859 people, 1,164 households, and 759 families residing in the city.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,016 people in 1,118 households, including 849 families, in the city. The population density was 471.8 people per square mile (181/km2). There were 1,288 housing units at an average density of 211.1 per square mile (81/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. 2.3% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Of the 1,118 households 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 25.3% of households were one person and 11.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.95.
The age distribution was 23.4% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% 65 or older. The median age was 38.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.
The median household income was $40,112 and the median family income was $49,754. Males had a median income of $33,191 versus $38,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,605. About 6.4% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- Ellis Kinder, major league baseball pitcher; Atkins native
- Wilson Matthews, former University of Arkansas assistant football coach; Atkins native
- Norris Church Mailer, writer, wife of Norman Mailer
See also
In Spanish: Atkins (Arkansas) para niños
