Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Atkinson, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

982

Median Agei

45.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.7%910

Two or More

6%59

Hispanic/Latino

1.3%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%13

High School Diploma

48.6%368

Some College (<1 yr)

13.5%102

Some College (1+ yr)

7.3%55

Associate's Degree

14.4%109

Bachelor's Degree

7.5%57

Master's Degree

3%23

HS or Higher

96%

BA or Higher

10.6%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$119,600

Median Renti

$734

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83%425

Renter-Occupied

17%87

Total Units

544

Homeownership

83%

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.9%21

$50K–$100K

28.2%120

$100K–$150K

39.8%169

$150K–$200K

16%68

$200K–$300K

8.7%37

$300K–$500K

1.9%8

$1M+

0.5%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

3.3%18

2000–2009

5.1%28

1990–1999

2.8%15

1980–1989

11.8%64

1970–1979

13.4%73

1960–1969

12.5%68

1950–1959

5.3%29

1940–1949

10.1%55

1939 or earlier

35.7%194

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.5%361

Electricity

28.7%147

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,174

Mean Household Incomei

$77,380

Per Capita Incomei

$39,778

Poverty Ratei

5.7%

Unemploymenti

7.5%

Labor Forcei

590

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%19

$10K–$15K

0.8%4

$15K–$20K

2.9%15

$20K–$25K

4.9%25

$25K–$30K

1.6%8

$30K–$35K

4.5%23

$35K–$40K

2.9%15

$40K–$45K

10.2%52

$45K–$50K

4.3%22

$50K–$60K

16.6%85

$60K–$75K

6.6%34

$75K–$100K

7.2%37

$100K–$125K

12.5%64

$125K–$150K

13.9%71

$150K–$200K

6.6%34

$200K+

0.8%4

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

527

Avg. Commutei

23.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

546

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

26(3.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.1%Insured

6.9%Uninsured