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Atkinson, NC
Town in Pender County, North Carolina.
Population
485
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
490
ZIP codes
0
Atkinson and its ZIP codes
Atkinson at a glance
- Atkinson is about 2.2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Atkinson, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pender County. PPP loans are for Atkinson.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,002
16,071 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,586
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$503M
FY 2026, $8,354 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Atkinson, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
439
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,933
16.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Atkinson, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities near Atkinson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IvanhoeCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 5 |
| KellyCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 11.6 |
| Long CreekCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| SandyfieldTown | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| RiegelwoodCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| East ArcadiaTown | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| HarrellsTown | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| BurgawTown | 14 mi | 4.7 |
| WathaTown | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| NorthwestCity | 14 mi | 7.2 |
| St. HelenaVillage | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| DelcoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Rocky PointCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.9 |
| Sandy CreekTown | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| WallaceTown | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| NavassaTown | 19 mi | 13.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Atkinson, NC in?
- Atkinson is in Pender County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Atkinson, NC?
- About 485 people live in Atkinson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Atkinson?
- Nearby places include Ivanhoe (6 mi), Kelly (9 mi), Long Creek (11 mi), Sandyfield (13 mi), Riegelwood (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023