The Town FilesAtkinson County, Georgia
8,337 people. The median home is worth $79,000 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $42,347.
Towns in Atkinson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson | 1,821 | $65,800 | $32,286 | 33.9 |
| Willacoochee | 1,240 | $43,200 | $32,750 | 35.8 |
People and housing
| Atkinson County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $79,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $657 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $42,347 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 35.9 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.9% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.0% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
2,123 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,678 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 184 storm events in Atkinson County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Atkinson County has been included in 19 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| September 7, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4738: Hurricane Idalia |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).