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Atkinson, NE


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Atkinson, Nebraska

Atkinson, Nebraska, in Holt county, is 130 miles W of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 179 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 1,244.

The People and Families of Atkinson

In Atkinson, about 58% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Atkinson live by themselves.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city. Atkinson benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Atkinson had a median family income of $36,094.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Atkinson ($1,250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Atkinson Housing

About 72% of housing units in Atkinson are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Atkinson benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Nebraska.

Commuting

In Atkinson, 90% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere. Commuting to work is generally easier in Atkinson than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyAtkinson Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Atkinson Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Atkinson Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Atkinson, NE

Comparing Atkinson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women77
Well-Paid Single Men65
Racial Diversity45
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income42
People in Middle Class or Better32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home31
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built35

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