Atoka, Tennessee
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Atoka is a town in Tipton County
, Tennessee
, United States
. The population was 3,235 at the 2000 census. World War I
Medal of Honor
recipient Joseph B. Adkinson
is buried there.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 6.7 square miles (17.4 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 3,235 people, 1,075 households, and 935 families residing in the town. The population density
was 485.0 people per square mile (187.3/km²). There were 1,145 housing units at an average density of 171.7 per square mile (66.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 87.88% White, 9.30% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races
, and 1.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.10% of the population.
There were 1,075 households out of which 49.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.6% were married couples
living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.0% were non-families. 11.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.01 and the average family size was 3.24.
In the town the population was spread out with 31.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 35.8% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $58,583, and the median income for a family was $61,643. Males had a median income of $38,721 versus $24,487 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $19,644. About 3.0% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.
Charles L. Walker, one of the longest serving mayors in Tennessee history, served from 1969 until his retiremet in 2011. Under his leadership, the Town began it's first water system, sewer system, fire department, and police department. In 2009, during Charles L. Walker's term, the Town was named by Bloomberg Business Magazine as the Most Affordable Suburb in Tennessee. Charles L. Walker was also one of the longest serving County Commissioners in Tennessee history. During his time on the County Commission, Tipton County was named by the Progressive Farmer Magazine as the Third Safest Rural Community in America. Atoka was the safest community in Tipton County.
W. Daryl Walker is the mayor of Atoka. He is not directly related to Mayor Charles L. Walker.
Tipton County, Tennessee
Tipton County is a county located on the western end of the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of 2000, the population was 51,271. Its county seat is Covington. Tipton County is part of the Memphis, TN–MS–AR Metropolitan Statistical Area, centered on Shelby County, which borders Tipton on...
, Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 3,235 at the 2000 census. World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
recipient Joseph B. Adkinson
Joseph B. Adkinson
Joseph Bernard Adkison was an American soldier serving in the U.S. Army during World War I who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.-Biography:...
is buried there.
Geography
Atoka is located at 35°25′29"N 89°46′58"W (35.424740, -89.782652).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 6.7 square miles (17.4 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,235 people, 1,075 households, and 935 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 485.0 people per square mile (187.3/km²). There were 1,145 housing units at an average density of 171.7 per square mile (66.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 87.88% White, 9.30% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.10% of the population.
There were 1,075 households out of which 49.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.6% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.0% were non-families. 11.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.01 and the average family size was 3.24.
In the town the population was spread out with 31.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 35.8% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $58,583, and the median income for a family was $61,643. Males had a median income of $38,721 versus $24,487 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $19,644. About 3.0% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.
Charles L. Walker, one of the longest serving mayors in Tennessee history, served from 1969 until his retiremet in 2011. Under his leadership, the Town began it's first water system, sewer system, fire department, and police department. In 2009, during Charles L. Walker's term, the Town was named by Bloomberg Business Magazine as the Most Affordable Suburb in Tennessee. Charles L. Walker was also one of the longest serving County Commissioners in Tennessee history. During his time on the County Commission, Tipton County was named by the Progressive Farmer Magazine as the Third Safest Rural Community in America. Atoka was the safest community in Tipton County.
W. Daryl Walker is the mayor of Atoka. He is not directly related to Mayor Charles L. Walker.