Atoka
Town in Tipton County, Tennessee
Atoka is a town in Tipton County, Tennessee, with 10,008 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 433 ft (132 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Munford, 2.1 miles NW.
- 10,008residents (2020 Census)
- 433 ftelevation · 132 m
- 12.2 sq miland area · 31.5 km²
- 822 / sq mipopulation density
- 38004main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Atoka
Atoka () is a town in Tipton County, Tennessee, United States. In 1888, Atoka was a stop on the Newport News & Mississippi Valley Railroad. Today the City of New Orleans Amtrak passenger train makes its daily route between New Orleans and Chicago, through Atoka. The population was 10,008 at the 2020 census, making the Town of Atoka the largest municipality in Tipton County.
Historians and genealogists can trace Atoka's origins back to the 1838 charter of Portersville. Atoka adopted Portersville's charter as its own. World War I Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Joseph B. Adkison lived in Atoka, and he is buried nearby.
Five public parks exist within the town limits. The town has grown significantly since the 1990 census, at which time the population was only 659. Covington, the county seat, has the second largest population.
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Living in Atoka
- Median household income
- $89,663
- Median home value
- $320,700
- Median rent
- $1,237/mo
- Median age
- 39.1
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Atoka had 10,008 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,008 |
|---|---|
| Density | 822 per sq mi (317 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Atoka at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Tipton County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 10,008 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.17 sq mi (31.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4258° N, 89.7845° W |
| ZIP codes | 38004, 38058 |
| Official website | townofatoka.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4702340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Atoka
- Munford2.1 mi NW
- Brighton4.7 mi NE
- Gilt Edge7.9 mi N
- Randolph8.6 mi NW
- Burlison9.1 mi N
- Millington9.1 mi SW
- Garland11.3 mi N
- Lakeland11.7 mi S
- Gallaway12.3 mi SE
- Covington12.3 mi NE
- Braden12.6 mi E
- Bartlett13.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Atoka
What county is Atoka in?
Atoka is in Tipton County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Atoka, TN?
10,008 people lived in Atoka at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Atoka, TN?
The main ZIP code is 38004. Other ZIP codes: 38058.
What is the elevation of Atoka?
433 feet (132 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Atoka?
Munford (2.1 mi), Brighton (4.7 mi), Gilt Edge (7.9 mi), Randolph (8.6 mi), Burlison (9.1 mi).
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