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Atlanta

Kansas · 168 residents · 0.479 sq mi
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Atlanta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 87 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $65,000. Households here earn about 30% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
168
−34%since 2000
from 255 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
351 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 532 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+21%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
761351952543131990201020202024Atlanta
2024169
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,532
+101%since 2000
from $12,727 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade26.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing9.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+44%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(229)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(153)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(10)
Diversity Score
6
+474%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
−8%since 2000
from 34.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.4%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlanta, Kansas?

Atlanta, Kansas has about 168 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atlanta, Kansas?

The typical household in Atlanta, Kansas earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atlanta, Kansas expensive?

In Atlanta, Kansas, the median home is worth about $65,000, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Atlanta, Kansas?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Atlanta, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atlanta, Kansas?

About 10.8% of people in Atlanta, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atlanta, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Atlanta, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 49 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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