Atkins, Iowa
Atkins: City in Benton County, Iowa, United States
About
Atkins is a city located in the county of Benton in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,670 and a population density of 590 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,978 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Atkins
| Population : | 1,978 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Benton County |
| Postal code : | 52206 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 977 |
| Area : | 2.83 km2 |
| Altitude : | 853 feet / 260 meters |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 03:06:07 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 699 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 15.57% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Atkins is located at 41°59'49"N 91°51'44"W (41.9969400, -91.8621300).
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Demographics
The population of Atkins increased by 15.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,670 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,685 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,694 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,719 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,745 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,784 | 2.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,830 | 2.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,871 | 2.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,930 | 3.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,970 | 2.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,978 | 0.4% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 24,415 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 22,074 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 23,377 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 22,056 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 9.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.5% |
| White only, percent : | 90.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 908 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.2% |
Atkins zip code is 52206.
County name: Benton, County
fips: 19011
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $181,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,373 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $515 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $753 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,741 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.34 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 53,155 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 95,081 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 349,509 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,471 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,863 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,914 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,864 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 874 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 640 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 57 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,730 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 175 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,499 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,704.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.94 |
Schools in Atkins
College & universities near Atkins, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153083 | Capri College-Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids (IA) | 52404 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Atkins, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Atkins , Arkansas city in Arkansas with a population of 3,042 people.
Other cities in Benton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Benton County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vinton | 5,019 | City in Iowa |
| Belle Plaine | 2,417 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Urbana | 1,498 | City in Benton County, Iowa, United States |
| Walford | 1,436 | City in Iowa, United States of America |
| Shellsburg | 957 | Human settlement in Benton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Newhall | 846 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Blairstown | 653 | City in Benton County, Iowa, United States |
| Van Horne | 646 | Human settlement in Benton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Keystone | 615 | Human settlement in Benton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Norway | 528 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Garrison | 355 | City in Benton County, Iowa, United States |
| Geneva | 154 | City in Franklin County, Iowa, United States |
| Mount Auburn | 144 | Human settlement in Benton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Luzerne | 92 | City in Benton County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Atkins distances to largest Iowa cities
