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Atlanta

Louisiana · 149 residents · 1.082 sq mi
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Atlanta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% 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 $75,000. The poverty rate of 31.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
149
−1%since 2000
from 150 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
138 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+25%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
791091401702001990201020202024Atlanta
2024190
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,750
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2020
Per capita income
$19,506
−7%since 2000
from $21,021 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.2%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction21.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+134%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(132)
Black10%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.9%(34)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(107)
Black20.1%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(9)
Diversity Score53.9%(80)
Diversity Score
54
+135%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+28.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+3%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 95.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
31.6%
+28.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlanta, Louisiana?

Atlanta, Louisiana has about 149 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atlanta, Louisiana?

The typical household in Atlanta, Louisiana earns about $23,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atlanta, Louisiana expensive?

In Atlanta, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $75,000.

How educated are people in Atlanta, Louisiana?

About 5.6% 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 31.2% 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 36 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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