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Atlantic

North Carolina · 468 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 $49,125. Population has declined 10% since 2019. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $112,500. With a median age of 56.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
468
−10%since 2019
from 522 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
509 / sq mi
−10%since 2019
from 567 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
56.6
+4%since 2019
from 54.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
390436483529576201020202024Atlantic
2024522
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,125
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $43,173 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,980
−10%since 2019
from $38,693 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 25.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2019
from 13.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction28.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance14.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $161,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2019
from 67.1% in 2019
20.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−39%since 2019
from 3.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(516)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(451)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.8%(32)
Diversity Score
7
+140%since 2019
from 3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 82.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 35.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 73.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 52.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
Female
44.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2019
from 16.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlantic, North Carolina?

Atlantic, North Carolina has about 468 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Atlantic, North Carolina earns about $49,125 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 $112,500.

How educated are people in Atlantic, North Carolina?

About 6.9% 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 3.8% of people in Atlantic, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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