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The Town of Atkinson had a population of 982 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Atkinson is located at latitude 41.4209 and longitude -90.0151 in Henry County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Atkinson encompass a land area of 1.58 sq. miles and a water area of 0.02 sq. miles. Henry County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Town of Atkinson has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Atkinson is located within Township of Atkinson, a minor civil division (MCD) of Henry County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 982 (100%) |
| Population Density | 515 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 14 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $57,174 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,778 |
| Median Home Value | $119,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 544 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 425 (78.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 87 (16.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 32 (5.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 512 |
| Average Household Size | 1.92 |
| Family Households | 245 (47.9%) |
The table below compares Atkinson to the other 1,461 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 706 | 52nd |
| Population Density | # 1062 | 27th |
| Median Household Income | # 1062 | 27th |
| Per Capita Income | # 440 | 70th |
| Diversity Index | # 923 | 37th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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