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Atoka, Tennessee, in Tipton county, is 25 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. The town is conveniently located inside the Memphis metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,235 people in Atoka.
In Atoka, about 74% of adults are married. Many folks in Atoka are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Atoka. The kids here are young and many.
Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the town than in most places.
In 2000, Atoka had a median family income of $61,643. Atoka has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Atoka living below the poverty line.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Atoka. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 86% of housing in Atoka is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Atoka, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Atoka, 98% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Atoka to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):
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