Atkinson County, Georgia
Atkinson County: County in Georgia, United States
About
Atkinson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,375 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,393 inhabitants. Its county seat is Pearson. The county was created 107 years ago in 1917.
Quick Facts about Atkinson County
Population : | 8,393 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Georgia (United States) |
Area : | 891 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 1.5% |
Land as percent of area : | 98.5% |
Named for : | William Yates Atkinson |
Altitude : | 194 feet / 59 meters |
Capital : | Pearson |
Establishment : | August 08, 1917 |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 01:03:37 (13th December 2024) |
Density : | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 0.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Atkinson County is located at 31°17'50"N 82°52'48"W (31.2971100, -82.8799900). It has 5 neighbors: Berrien County, Clinch County, Coffee County, Lanier County and Ware County.
Atkinson County map
The largest city of Atkinson County is Pearson with a population of 2,089. Other cities include and Willacoochee population 1,389. See all Atkinson County cities & populated places.
Atkinson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Atkinson County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Pearson | 2,089 | City in Atkinson County, Georgia, USA |
Willacoochee | 1,389 | City in Atkinson County, Georgia, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Atkinson County
Atkinson County has 5 neighbours.
- Berrien County county in Georgia, United States
- Clinch County county in Georgia, United States
- Coffee County county in Georgia, United States
- Lanier County county in Georgia, United States
- Ware County county in Georgia, United States
- Pearson
Demographics
The population of Atkinson County increased by 0.21% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 8,375 | - | census |
2011 | 8,360 | -0.18% | estimation process |
2012 | 8,255 | -1.27% | estimation process |
2013 | 8,264 | 0.11% | estimation process |
2014 | 8,215 | -0.6% | estimation process |
2015 | 8,340 | 1.5% | estimation process |
2016 | 8,244 | -1.16% | estimation process |
2017 | 8,182 | -0.76% | estimation process |
2018 | 8,262 | 0.97% | estimation process |
2019 | 8,165 | -1.19% | estimation process |
2020 | 8,393 | 2.72% | estimation process |
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