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Atlantic

North Carolina · 522 residents · 0.92 sq mi
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Atlantic has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,071. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $154,300. Households here earn about 29% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
522
−4%since 2023
from 541 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
567 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 588 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
+5%since 2023
from 33.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
390436483529576201020202024Atlantic
2024522
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,071
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $48,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,513
−26%since 2023
from $33,132 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
−31%since 2023
from 0.569 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction30.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance15.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $157,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
9.2% rent
Vacancy rate
46.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.0%
−25.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
−6%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(454)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(84)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(3)
Diversity Score34%(184)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(491)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score14%(73)
Diversity Score
14
−59%since 2023
from 34 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+7%since 2023
from 31.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 78.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 29.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
Female
48.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
Foreign born
1.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 88.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 90.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlantic, North Carolina?

Atlantic, North Carolina has about 522 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atlantic, North Carolina?

The typical household in Atlantic, North Carolina earns about $51,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atlantic, North Carolina expensive?

In Atlantic, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $154,300.

How educated are people in Atlantic, North Carolina?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Atlantic, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atlantic, North Carolina?

About 18.2% of people in Atlantic, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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