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Atkinson, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 5 miles NW of Haverhill, Massachusetts (center to center) and 33 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Lawrence metropolitan area. Atkinson has a population of 6,178.
In Atkinson, about 68% of adults are married. Atkinson is considered a town for married couples and families.
In 2000, Atkinson had a median family income of $77,631. Atkinson is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. Atkinson finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that Atkinson is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Atkinson ($1,750). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 89% of housing units in Atkinson are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. Typical rents in Atkinson are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.
In Atkinson, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Atkinson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Atkinson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):
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