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Atlantic

North Carolina · 543 residents · 0.92 sq mi
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Atlantic is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,941. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $205,500. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
543
+10%vs 2011
vs 494 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
590 / sq mi
+10%vs 2011
vs 537 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
52.2
−12%vs 2011
vs 59.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
390436483529576201020202024Atlantic
2024522
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,941
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $63,646 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,956
−10%vs 2011
vs $34,298 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.296
+21%vs 2011
vs 0.245 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction19%
US avg: 1.4%
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $209,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$395
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $435 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−35.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.3% in 2011
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
31.4%
+6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.3%
+14.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.7%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
−1%vs 2011
vs 3.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(494)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(531)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(25)
Diversity Score
5
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+27%vs 2011
vs 19.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.3%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 6.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.5%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.5%
+7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.6% in 2011
Female
53.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlantic, North Carolina?

Atlantic, North Carolina has about 543 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Atlantic, North Carolina earns about $62,941 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 $205,500, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Atlantic, North Carolina?

About 23.6% 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 5.5% of people in Atlantic, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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