Atkinson County, Georgia
Atkinson County, Georgia, has 8,454 residents (July 2025 estimate). Its county seat is Pearson. It uses Eastern Time and covers 343 sq mi (888 km²) of land.
- Resident population, July 2025
- 8,454
- Land area
- 343 sq mi (888 km²)
- County seat or government
- Pearson
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $42,347 ± $8,985
- Median home value
- $79,000 ± $22,541
- Median rent, with utilities
- $657 ± $46
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 61.9% ± 5.8 points
- County type
- County
- Metro or micro area
- Douglas, GA micro areaOutlying county
- Water area
- 1.81 sq mi (4.7 km²)
- State
- Georgia
- County code (FIPS)
- 13003
- Coordinates (central point)
- 31.296806, -82.878151
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Income, home value, rent and homes lived in by their owners: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 13, 2026.
Time zones in Atkinson County
| Time zone | Local time and UTC offset | Next clock change |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern TimeAmerica/New_York | UTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July. Enable JavaScript for the live clock. | Enable JavaScript for upcoming changes. |
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ZIP Code areas, largest first
5 ZIP Code areas overlap Atkinson County. People counts are 2020–2024 estimates for each whole ZIP area. Mailing ZIPs can differ; check an address with USPS ZIP Code Lookup.
Official county information
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School districts in Atkinson County, largest first
- Atkinson County School District8,337 people
Districts with land in the county; a district can cross county lines. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends.
Cities, towns and communities, largest first
These areas overlap the mapped boundary; an overlap does not mean that every address belongs to both.
- Pearson, Georgia (city)1,919 people
- Willacoochee, Georgia (city)1,301 people
- Axson, Georgia (CDP)268 people
Bordering areas, nearest first
Distances are straight lines between map points.
- Coffee County, Georgia18 mi north
- Berrien County, Georgia21 mi west
- Lanier County, Georgia21 mi southwest
- Clinch County, Georgia28 mi south
- Ware County, Georgia32 mi southeast
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