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Atlantic

Virginia · 342 residents · 5.899 sq mi
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Atlantic is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,143. Population has fallen 22% since 2023, a loss of 94 residents. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $252,000. With a median age of 62.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% 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

342
−22%since 2023
from 436 in 2023
2010 – 2024
58 / sq mi
−22%since 2023
from 74 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
62.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 62.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
2525227911K1K201020202024Atlantic
2024342
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$107,143
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$64,567
+18%since 2023
from $54,864 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 63.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
9.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.342
−8%since 2023
from 0.371 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade37%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$252,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $244,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
95.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
4.1% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
13.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.4
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(338)
Black11.9%(52)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(40)
Asian1.4%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47%(205)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(289)
Black13.2%(45)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.3%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.5%(115)
34
−29%since 2023
from 47 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.4 min
+4%since 2023
from 28.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
61.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 57.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
38.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
57.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
39.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

57.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
42.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
2.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
19.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
18.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
7.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
83.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 84.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlantic, Virginia?

Atlantic, Virginia has about 342 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atlantic, Virginia?

The typical household in Atlantic, Virginia earns about $107,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atlantic, Virginia expensive?

In Atlantic, Virginia, the median home is worth about $252,000.

How educated are people in Atlantic, Virginia?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Atlantic, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atlantic, Virginia?

About 9.0% of people in Atlantic, Virginia 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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