Atkinson County, Georgia

Atkinson County: County in Georgia, United States

About

Atkinson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,375 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,393 inhabitants. Its county seat is Pearson. The county was created 107 years ago in 1917.

Atkinson County locator map
Location of Atkinson County on Georgia map.

Quick Facts about Atkinson County

Population : 8,393 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Georgia (United States)
Area : 891 km2
Water as percent of area : 1.5%
Land as percent of area : 98.5%
Named for : William Yates Atkinson
Altitude : 194 feet / 59 meters
Capital : Pearson
Establishment : August 08, 1917
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 3/2/2025 - 4:40:24 PM
Density : 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 0.21% (2010-2020)
Atkinson County Courthouse image
Atkinson County Courthouse
Atkinson County Courthouse image
Atkinson County Courthouse image

Geography

Atkinson County is located at 31°17'50"N 82°52'48"W (31.2971100, -82.8799900). It has 5 neighbors: Berrien County, Clinch County, Coffee County, Lanier County and Ware County.

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The largest city of Atkinson County is Pearson with a population of 2,089. Other cities include and Willacoochee population 1,389. See all Atkinson County cities & populated places.

Atkinson County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Atkinson County.

City Name Population Title
Pearson 2,089 City in Atkinson County, Georgia, USA
Willacoochee 1,389 City in Atkinson County, Georgia, United States of America

Atkinson County has 5 neighbours.

  • Pearson

Demographics

The population of Atkinson County increased by 0.21% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 8,375 - census
2011 8,360 -0.18% estimation process
2012 8,255 -1.27% estimation process
2013 8,264 0.11% estimation process
2014 8,215 -0.6% estimation process
2015 8,340 1.5% estimation process
2016 8,244 -1.16% estimation process
2017 8,182 -0.76% estimation process
2018 8,262 0.97% estimation process
2019 8,165 -1.19% estimation process
2020 8,393 2.72% estimation process

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