Atkinson is a town located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 6,178.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 29.2 km2 (11.3 mi2). 28.8 km2 (11.1 mi2) of it is land and 0.4 km2 (0.2 mi2) of it is water. The total area is 1.42% water.
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 6,178 people, 2,317 households, and 1,777 families residing in the town. The population density is 214.3/km2 (555.2/mi2). There are 2,431 housing units at an average density of 84.3/km2 (218.5/mi2). The racial makeup of the town is 97.62% White, 0.26% African American, 0.06% Native American, 1.18% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 0.70% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,317 households out of which 32.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% are married couples living together, 5.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% are non-families. 19.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.66 and the average family size is 3.08.
In the town the population is spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 30.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $69,729, and the median income for a family is $77,631. Males have a median income of $53,229 versus $34,760 for females. The per capita income for the town is $30,412. 3.3% of the population and 2.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.5% of those under the age of 18 and 2.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Atkinson, NH weaves a rich tapestry of history, dating back to the American Revolution. The one major school in the town, Atkinson Academy, which was incorporated in 1787, but burnt to the ground which invoked a re-build of school in 1803, making it the oldest co-educational school in the country. Relatives of former President John Adams (2) lived in Atkinson, along with fanous politicians and businessmen. Atkinson boasts a reputation to local communities as being a town for rich and distingushed citizens, with many mansions and large homes. Atkinson's bold history can be read about in depth in the book "Atkinson Then and Now" which can be purchased at the Atkinson Public Library on Academy Avenue. Many historic buildings such as Atkinson Academy, the Atkinson Historical Society and Library, Rockwell School (current police station), and many more grace this southern NH town with their rich historical value and education of the history of the area.
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