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Atkins, AR
City in Pope County, Arkansas.
Population
2,877
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
469
ZIP codes
0
Atkins and its ZIP codes
Atkins at a glance
- Atkins is about 8 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 113th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $61,908, close to the Arkansas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,400 (34% below Arkansas) and median rent is $889 a month.
Local data for Atkins, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Atkins, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,908
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$124,400
Median rent
$889/mo
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
12.5%
Median age
34.2
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (352), German Americans (192), Dutch Americans (76).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pope County. PPP loans are for Atkins.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,790
26,837 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,559
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$412M
FY 2026, $6,494 per person
How people get to work
Atkins, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.7%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Atkins, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
487
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
72
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 30°F
46.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Atkins, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Atkins
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 3.8 |
| PottsvilleCity | 8.6 mi | 13.5 |
| HattievilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| RussellvilleCity | 11 mi | 28.3 |
| DardanelleCity | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| AppletonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| DoverCity | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| MorriltonCity | 13 mi | 8.8 |
| JerusalemCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| OppeloCity | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| AdonaCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| HectorTown | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| CasaTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| PerryTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| LondonCity | 17 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Atkins, AR in?
- Atkins is in Pope County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Atkins, AR?
- About 2,877 people live in Atkins, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Atkins?
- Nearby places include Oak Grove (7.6 mi), Pottsville (8.6 mi), Hattieville (10 mi), Russellville (11 mi), Dardanelle (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023