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Atlantic

Virginia · 808 residents · 5.899 sq mi
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Atlantic has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,121. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $137,000. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

808
+5%since 2019
from 773 in 2019
2010 – 2024
137 / sq mi
+5%since 2019
from 131 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
49.2
−20%since 2019
from 61.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
2525227911K1K201020202024Atlantic
2024342
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,121
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$20,248
−9%since 2019
from $22,267 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
6.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade44.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade20.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$137,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $128,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
82.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 84.8% in 2019
17.5% rent
2.7
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(512)
Black21.5%(166)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(95)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(483)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(514)
Black30.4%(246)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(26)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.7%(482)
60
−5%since 2019
from 63 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2019
from 12.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 81.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
4.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
+1%since 2019
from 15.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
48.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
15.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 15.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
46.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 48.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
42.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

45.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2019
from 33.4% in 2019
54.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2019
from 66.6% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
25.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Atlantic, Virginia?

Atlantic, Virginia has about 808 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atlantic, Virginia?

The typical household in Atlantic, Virginia earns about $51,121 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 $137,000.

How educated are people in Atlantic, Virginia?

About 4.3% 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 6.6% 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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