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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Atlanta

Texas · 5,745 residents · 12.5 sq mi
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Atlanta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,188. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,000. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,745
−6%since 1990
from 6,118 in 1990
1990 – 2025
460 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 489 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+9%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Atlanta
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,188
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,615 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,013
+44%since 1990
from $9,732 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.5%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 21.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$366
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $314 in 1990
US average: $602
68.6%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 66.8% in 1990
31.4% rent
1.9
−13%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(4,445)
Black26.2%(1,602)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(101)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score52.8%(3,230)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(3,854)
Black29.2%(1,679)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(99)
Asian0.4%(21)
Diversity Score55.8%(3,208)
56
+6%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.3%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.1%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−7%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlanta, Texas?

Atlanta, Texas has about 5,745 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Atlanta, Texas?

The typical household in Atlanta, Texas earns about $27,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atlanta, Texas expensive?

In Atlanta, Texas, the median home is worth about $52,000, and the typical rent is about $366 a month.

How educated are people in Atlanta, Texas?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Atlanta, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atlanta, Texas?

About 23.5% of people in Atlanta, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atlanta, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Atlanta, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 373 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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