Atkins, Virginia facts for kids
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Atkins, Virginia
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The Post Office in Atkins, Virginia
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Location of Atkins, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Smyth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km2) |
| • Land | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,297 ft (700 m) |
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| • Total | 1,138 |
| • Density | 210.6/sq mi (81.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24311
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| Area code(s) | 276 |
| FIPS code | 51-03512 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1481353 |
Atkins is a small community in Smyth County, Virginia, in the United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a town for statistics, even if it doesn't have its own local government like a city. In 2010, about 1,143 people lived there.
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History of Atkins
Atkins has some interesting history. A special building called the Old Stone Tavern is located here. It was built a long time ago.
National Register of Historic Places
The Old Stone Tavern was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This is a list of places in the United States that are important because of their history or special design. Being on this list helps protect them.
Geography of Atkins
Atkins is located in Virginia. You can find it at these coordinates: 36°52′8″N 81°24′36″W / 36.86889°N 81.41000°W.
Area and Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, Atkins covers about 5.4 square miles (which is about 14.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
People of Atkins
In 2000, about 1,138 people lived in Atkins. These people lived in 494 different homes, and 329 of those homes were families. The area had about 210 people living in every square mile.
Who Lives in Atkins?
Most people in Atkins were White (about 98.95%). A small number of people were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 0.88% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the homes, about 26.9% had children under 18 living there. Half of the homes (50.0%) were married couples living together. About 11.5% of homes had a female head of household without a husband. About 29.1% of homes were single individuals.
The average home had about 2.30 people. For families, the average size was about 2.81 people.
Age Groups
The people in Atkins were spread across different age groups:
- About 21.6% were under 18 years old.
- About 9.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Atkins was 38 years.
Income in Atkins
In 2000, the average income for a home in Atkins was about $26,667 per year. For families, the average income was about $30,625 per year. Men earned about $23,274 on average, while women earned about $17,000. The average income per person in Atkins was about $17,516.
See also
In Spanish: Atkins (Virginia) para niños
