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Atkinson County, GA
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Atkinson County, Georgia.
Population
8,337
Land area
343sq mi
People per sq mi
24
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Atkinson County
Atkinson County at a glance
- Atkinson County is 87% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,347 a year, 45% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,000 (74% below Georgia) and median rent is $657 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Pearson (1,919), Willacoochee (1,301) and Axson (268).
Local data for Atkinson County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Atkinson County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,347
Poverty rate
25.0%
Median home value
$79,000
Median rent
$657/mo
Homeownership
61.9%
Bachelor's or higher
8.9%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,852), Irish Americans (485), Puerto Ricans (186).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,724
2,166 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,161
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$61.7M
FY 2026, $7,447 per person
PPP loans
$15.4M
439 loans, 1,647 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$11.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Atkinson County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.2%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Atkinson County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
183
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Atkinson County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.0%
U.S. 33.3% +10.7 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
22.0%
U.S. 12.8% +9.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.2%
U.S. 11.1% +14.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Atkinson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Atkinson County, GA?
- Pearson is the largest city or town in Atkinson County, with about 1,919 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Atkinson County?
- Atkinson County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31624, 31642, 31650.
- What is the population of Atkinson County, GA?
- About 8,337 people live in Atkinson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Atkinson County?
- Atkinson County borders Coffee County, Ware County, Berrien County, Lanier County, Clinch County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023