Atkinson, North Carolina

Atkinson is a town located in Pender County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 236.

Geography

Atkinson is located at 34°31'40" North, 78°10'12" West (34.527725, -78.169913)¹.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 236 people, 106 households, and 71 families residing in the town. The population density is 92.0/km² (238.5/mi²). There are 117 housing units at an average density of 45.6/km² (118.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 89.41% White, 10.59% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 2.12% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 106 households out of which 25.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% are married couples living together, 8.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% are non-families. 30.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.23 and the average family size is 2.76.

In the town the population is spread out with 21.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $34,375, and the median income for a family is $45,417. Males have a median income of $30,417 versus $22,813 for females. The per capita income for the town is $18,135. 10.0% of the population and 4.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 13.7% are under the age of 18 and 10.5% are 65 or older.