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Atkins, AR


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Atkins, Arkansas

Atkins, Arkansas, in Pope county, is 50 miles NW of North Little Rock, Arkansas (center to center) and 163 miles W of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 2,878 people in the city.

The People and Families of Atkins

In Atkins, about 59% of adults are married.

Atkins has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Atkins had a median family income of $38,309. Atkins has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Atkins Housing

Approximately 71% of housing in Atkins is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Atkins, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Atkins strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Atkins Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 14%Atkins Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Atkins, AR

Comparing Atkins to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens77
Racial Diversity54
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Age of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Women37
Well-Paid Single Men25
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better59
Median Family Income48
People Above Poverty48
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work44
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Housing Recently Built87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents53
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime56
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