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Atlantic

Virginia · 862 residents · 5.899 sq mi
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Atlantic has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,458. Population has grown 19% since 2011. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $167,900. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
862
+19%vs 2011
vs 726 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
146 / sq mi
+19%vs 2011
vs 123 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.2
−6%vs 2011
vs 47.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2525227911K1K201020202024Atlantic
2024342
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,458
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $50,731 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,753
−23%vs 2011
vs $25,559 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+4%vs 2011
vs 0.384 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information24.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food16.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $180,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−56.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
33.8%
+9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+14%vs 2011
vs 3.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(606)
Black16.5%(120)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.5%(250)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(544)
Black32.5%(280)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(14)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.1%(510)
Diversity Score
59
+71%vs 2011
vs 34 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
−7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
−7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
−33%vs 2011
vs 19.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.6%
−15.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.0%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.0%
−11.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.8% in 2011
Female
65.0%
+11.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlantic, Virginia?

Atlantic, Virginia has about 862 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atlantic, Virginia?

The typical household in Atlantic, Virginia earns about $41,458 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 $167,900.

How educated are people in Atlantic, Virginia?

About 14.7% 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 0.0% 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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