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Atoka, Tennessee Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Atoka, Tennessee is 10,237 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 64th-largest city in Tennessee. The median household income is $86,922, the median home value is $283,500, and the median age is 39.1.

The population has grown 24.4% since 2010 (8,541 → 10,624).

10,237

Population

844

People / sq mi

$86,922

Median Income

$283,500

Median Home Value

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Atoka covers 12.1 sq mi of land at 844 people per square mile.

About Atoka, TN

What distinguishes Atoka is density: among the most sparsely settled of US cities, around 844 people per square mile. Atoka is a city in Tennessee with a population of 10,237.

The typical household here earns about $86,922, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 6.0%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $283,500, with typical rent around $1,279.

27.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 9.0%, and the average commute runs about 35 minutes each way.

Atoka town Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Atoka town had a population of 8,541 in 2010 and 10,624 in 2024, a 24.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,624 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.58%.

2024 · 11K20102024
Atoka town population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

10,624

Population (2024)

8,541

Population (2010)

10,624

Peak (2024)

1.58%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20108,541
20118,642
20128,746
20138,843
20148,945
20159,023
20169,086
20179,220
20189,388
20199,517
202010,061
202110,213
202210,446
202310,559
202410,624

Race & Ethnicity

White82.3%
Black or African American11.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$86,922

Median Household Income

$37,228

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$283,500

Median Home Value

$1,279

Median Rent

84.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.2%

High School+

27.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

86.9%

Public Transit

9.0%

Work From Home

35.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

35.4%

Foreign Born

97.4%

Non-English at Home

15.1%

Veterans

14.1%

With Disability

91.8%

Health Insurance

95.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management19.4%
Public Administration18.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.7%
Manufacturing6.9%
Retail Trade6.6%
Construction6.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.2%
Information4.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services3.4%
Agriculture & Mining1.4%
Transportation & Warehousing0.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Atoka, Tennessee has a population of 10,237 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 64th-largest city in Tennessee.

The median household income in Atoka, Tennessee is $86,922, with 6.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Atoka, Tennessee is $283,500, with median monthly rent at $1,279 and a homeownership rate of 84.3%.

The median age in Atoka, Tennessee is 39.1 years. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The population has grown 24.4% since 2010 (8,541 → 10,624).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.