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Atlas

Pennsylvania · 719 residents · 0.269 sq mi
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Atlas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,522. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $53,600. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% 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
719
Unchangedsince 2023
from 719 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,673 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2,673 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.5
−4%since 2023
from 53.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6267408559691K201020202024Atlas
2024719
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,522
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $52,042 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,249
+1%since 2023
from $27,907 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
+5%since 2023
from 0.351 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Information4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $52,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$908
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $902 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 87.0% in 2023
13.1% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 37.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
+4%since 2023
from 1.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(707)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.5%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99%(712)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.4%(17)
Diversity Score
2
−41%since 2023
from 4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
−24%since 2023
from 32.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 79.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 45.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
Female
48.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 74.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlas, Pennsylvania?

Atlas, Pennsylvania has about 719 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atlas, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Atlas, Pennsylvania earns about $51,522 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atlas, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Atlas, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $53,600, and the typical rent is about $908 a month.

How educated are people in Atlas, Pennsylvania?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Atlas, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atlas, Pennsylvania?

About 20.2% of people in Atlas, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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