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Atkinson, North Carolina
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Location of Atkinson, North Carolina
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 Atkinson, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Atkinson, North Carolina
Location in the United States
Atkinson, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Pender |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 296 |
| • Density | 298.99/sq mi (115.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28421
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-02460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405178 |
Atkinson is a small town located in Pender County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is part of the larger Wilmington area. The town was officially started in 1909. In 2010, about 299 people lived there.
Where is Atkinson Located?
Atkinson is located in North Carolina. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 1.0 square mile (2.56 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Atkinson?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 115 | — | |
| 1920 | 296 | 157.4% | |
| 1930 | 331 | 11.8% | |
| 1940 | 312 | −5.7% | |
| 1950 | 294 | −5.8% | |
| 1960 | 302 | 2.7% | |
| 1970 | 325 | 7.6% | |
| 1980 | 298 | −8.3% | |
| 1990 | 275 | −7.7% | |
| 2000 | 236 | −14.2% | |
| 2010 | 299 | 26.7% | |
| 2020 | 296 | −1.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 336 | 12.4% | |
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Based on the census from 2000, there were 236 people living in Atkinson. These people made up 106 households and 71 families. The town had about 238.5 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Atkinson were White (89.41%). About 10.59% were African American. A small number, 2.12%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
In 2000, about 25.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (54.7%) were married couples. About 30.2% of all households were single people.
The average age of people in Atkinson was 40 years old. About 21.6% of the population was under 18. About 17.8% were 65 years or older.
The average income for a household in the town was $34,375. For families, the average income was $45,417. About 10.0% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 13.7% of those under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Atkinson (Carolina del Norte) para niños
