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Atlas

Pennsylvania · 809 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 $39,321. Population has declined 13% since 2011. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $50,600. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
809
−13%vs 2011
vs 928 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,007 / sq mi
−13%vs 2011
vs 3,450 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.5
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 46.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6267408559691K201020202024Atlas
2024719
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,321
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $38,375 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,831
+10%vs 2011
vs $17,967 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
+6%vs 2011
vs 0.350 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $50,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $544 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.2%
−52.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.3% in 2011
22.8% rent
Vacancy rate
32.9%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
−15.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−3%vs 2011
vs 1.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(907)
Black2.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.5%(51)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(786)
Black1.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(47)
Diversity Score
6
+5%vs 2011
vs 6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+23%vs 2011
vs 14.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% 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
13.6%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.8%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.2%
+8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.0% in 2011
Female
50.3%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.0% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlas, Pennsylvania?

Atlas, Pennsylvania has about 809 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atlas, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Atlas, Pennsylvania earns about $39,321 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 $50,600, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Atlas, Pennsylvania?

About 9.2% 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 12.4% of people in Atlas, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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