Atkinson
Town in Henry County, Illinois

Atkinson is a town in Henry County, Illinois, with 965 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 653 ft (199 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Annawan, 6.1 miles E.
- 965residents (2020 Census)
- 653 ftelevation · 199 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.9 km²
- 506 / sq mipopulation density
- 61235ZIP code
About Atkinson
Atkinson is a town in Henry County, Illinois, United States. The population was 965 at the 2020 census, down from 972 in 2010.
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Living in Atkinson
- Median household income
- $57,174
- Median home value
- $119,600
- Median rent
- $734/mo
- Median age
- 45.3
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Atkinson had 965 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 965 |
|---|---|
| Density | 506 per sq mi (195 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Atkinson at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Henry County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 965 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.91 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4133° N, 90.0053° W |
| ZIP code | 61235 |
| Official website | atkinsonil.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1702726 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Atkinson
- Annawan6.1 mi E
- Geneseo8.2 mi W
- Hooppole8.9 mi NE
- Mineral9.0 mi E
- Kewanee12.7 mi S
- Cambridge12.7 mi SW
- Neponset13.8 mi SE
- Sheffield14.3 mi E
- Joslin14.4 mi NW
- Osco15.1 mi W
- Bishop Hill15.9 mi S
- Hillsdale15.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Atkinson
What county is Atkinson in?
Atkinson is in Henry County, Illinois.
What is the population of Atkinson, IL?
965 people lived in Atkinson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Atkinson, IL?
The ZIP code of Atkinson is 61235.
What is the elevation of Atkinson?
653 feet (199 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Atkinson?
Annawan (6.1 mi), Geneseo (8.2 mi), Hooppole (8.9 mi), Mineral (9.0 mi), Kewanee (12.7 mi).
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