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Atlanta

Louisiana · 171 residents (2025 est.) · 1.082 sq mi
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Population has grown 27% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,200. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
190
+27%since 2000
from 150 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
176 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+15%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:171 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
791091401702001990201020202024Atlanta
2024190
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,845
+37%since 2000
from $21,021 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
−16%since 2010
from 0.589 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction19.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Atlanta on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(132)
Black10%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.9%(34)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(105)
Black41.6%(79)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(3)
Diversity Score65.2%(124)
Diversity Score
65
+184%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
+27.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+4%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.7%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 95.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.7%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
50.0%
+47.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−16.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.0%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2012
from 17.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2017
from 73.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlanta, Louisiana?

Atlanta, Louisiana has about 190 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Atlanta, Louisiana expensive?

In Atlanta, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $85,200.

How educated are people in Atlanta, Louisiana?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Atlanta, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atlanta, Louisiana?

About 23.2% of people in Atlanta, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atlanta, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Atlanta, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 77 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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

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