Atkinson is an unincorporated township and former town in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States, and part of the unorganized territory of Southeast Piscataquis, Maine.

[6] The town's residents confirmed their desire to deorganize by a vote of 187 of 19 on November 6, 2018.

There were 198 housing units at an average density of 5.1 per square mile (2.0/km2).

The racial makeup of the township was 96.9% White, 1.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, and 1.2% from two or more races.

23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 198 housing units at an average density of 5.1 per square mile (2.0/km2).

18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.