Atkins, Iowa facts for kids
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Atkins, Iowa
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Location of Atkins, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Benton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.10 sq mi (2.84 km2) |
| • Land | 1.10 sq mi (2.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,056 |
| • Density | 1,874.20/sq mi (723.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52206
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-03475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454274 |
Atkins is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 2,056 people lived there. It is part of the larger Cedar Rapids area.
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How Atkins Started
Atkins was started in 1881. This happened after the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad built its tracks through the area. The city was named after someone important from the railroad company.
Where is Atkins?
Atkins is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) west of downtown Cedar Rapids.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 1.09 square miles (2.84 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
People Living in Atkins
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1920 | 202 | — |
| 1930 | 314 | +55.4% |
| 1940 | 330 | +5.1% |
| 1950 | 387 | +17.3% |
| 1960 | 527 | +36.2% |
| 1970 | 581 | +10.2% |
| 1980 | 678 | +16.7% |
| 1990 | 637 | −6.0% |
| 2000 | 977 | +53.4% |
| 2010 | 1,670 | +70.9% |
| 2020 | 2,056 | +23.1% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 2,056 people living in Atkins. There were 719 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of the people (about 95.8%) were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (43.7%) had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Atkins was 36.7 years old. About 33.5% of residents were under 20 years old.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,670 people living in Atkins. Most of the people (98.9%) were White. About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (45.6%) had children under 18. The average age was 35.7 years. About 31.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
Schools in Atkins
The Benton Community School District is in charge of the public schools in Atkins.
See also
In Spanish: Atkins (Iowa) para niños
