Atkinson, Illinois
Atkinson: Town in Illinois, United States
About
Atkinson is a town located in the county of Henry in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 972 and a population density of 611 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 955 inhabitants.
The town was created 158 years ago in 1866.
Quick Facts about Atkinson
| Population : | 955 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Henry County |
| Postal code : | 61235 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 309 |
| Area : | 1.59 km2 |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1867 (158 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 01:17:59 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 601 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.78% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Atkinson is located at 41°25'15"N 90°0'54"W (41.4208700, -90.0151100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Atkinson
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Atkinson decreased by 1.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 972 | - | census |
| 2011 | 983 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 983 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 978 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 973 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 967 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 965 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 966 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 965 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 965 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 955 | -1.05% | estimation process |
Schools in Atkinson
College & universities near Atkinson, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143279 | Black Hawk College | Moline (IL) | 61265-5899 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Atkinson, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| PCT | Princeton | 107 Bicentennial Dr. | RAIL |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
Post offices near Atkinson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Post Office | Atkinson (IL) | 61235 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Atkinson , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, USA with a population of 7,163 people.
- Atkinson , Nebraska town in Nebraska, United States with a population of 1,221 people.
- Atkinson , Minnesota unincorporated community in Carlton County, Minnesota with a population of 427 people.
- Atkinson , North Carolina town in North Carolina with a population of 366 people.
Other cities in Henry County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Henry County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kewanee | 12,174 | City in Henry County, Illinois, United States |
| Geneseo | 6,505 | Township in Henry County, Illinois |
| Colona | 5,049 | City in Henry County, Illinois, United States |
| Green Rock | 2,970 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Galva | 2,449 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Dayton | 2,258 | Census-designated place in Illinois, USA |
| Cambridge | 2,051 | Village in Henry County, Illinois, United States |
| Orion | 1,776 | Village in Henry County, Illinois, United States |
| Annawan | 1,056 | Township in Henry County, Illinois |
| Woodhull | 771 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Alpha | 626 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Andover | 565 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Osco | 437 | Township in Henry County, Illinois |
| Hooppole | 189 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Cleveland | 178 | Village in Henry County, Illinois, United States |
| Bishop Hill | 121 | Village in Illinois, USA |
