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Atlas

Pennsylvania · 732 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 $40,221. Population has declined 10% since 2019. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $40,300. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
732
−10%since 2019
from 814 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,721 / sq mi
−10%since 2019
from 3,026 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
−7%since 2019
from 50.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6267408559691K201020202024Atlas
2024719
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,221
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $35,625 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,497
−31%since 2019
from $35,279 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2019
from 32.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 13.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing20.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,300
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $27,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $702 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 69.4% in 2019
26.2% rent
Afford Score
1.0
+28%since 2019
from 0.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(804)
Black1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(681)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(21)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.9%(72)
Diversity Score
10
+225%since 2019
from 3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 83.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+11%since 2019
from 20.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 92.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 12.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 55.3% in 2019
Female
40.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 44.7% in 2019
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlas, Pennsylvania?

Atlas, Pennsylvania has about 732 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atlas, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Atlas, Pennsylvania earns about $40,221 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 $40,300, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Atlas, Pennsylvania?

About 3.7% 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 11.4% 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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