Population 603 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Atlantic
Household size in Atlantic
| Period | Atlantic | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.96 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.26 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.24 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.34 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Atlantic are small: just 2.30 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 1.96, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Atlantic
| Period | Atlantic | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 55.0 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 54.4 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.5 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −9.2 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Atlantic skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Atlantic
| Period | Atlantic | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 1.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Atlantic than nationally: 14.4%, against 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Atlantic
Renters in Atlantic
| Period | Atlantic | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.4% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.1% of households in Atlantic rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly two-thirds of owners (63.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Atlantic
| Period | Atlantic | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 38.7% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.5% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 44.5% of the housing in Atlantic, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Atlantic
| Period | Atlantic | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | −11 | +7 | +6 |
Atlantic is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Atlantic
| Period | Atlantic | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $395 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $709 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,073 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,034 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$639 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in Atlantic pays $1,034 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 23.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Atlantic
Bachelor's degrees in Atlantic
| Period | Atlantic | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Atlantic: 22.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Atlantic
| Period | Atlantic | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.0% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.7% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +17.5 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Atlantic have finished high school (92.6%), above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Atlantic
| Period | Atlantic | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 0.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Atlantic has been strong: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Atlantic compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 2.30 | 49.5 | 14.4% | 19.1% | 44.5% | 1961 | $1,034 | 22.8% | 92.6% | 1.6% |
| Sealevel | 2.30 | 49.5 | 14.4% | 19.1% | 44.5% | 1961 | $1,034 | 22.8% | 92.6% | 1.6% |
| Lola | 2.15 | 55.3 | 5.7% | 30.9% | 31.3% | 1991 | $1,108 | 18.3% | 93.5% | 2.7% |
| Stacy | 1.86 | 57.0 | 5.7% | 20.0% | 41.8% | 1992 | $1,108 | 24.4% | 87.4% | 8.4% |
| Cedar Island | 2.15 | 55.3 | 5.7% | 30.9% | 31.3% | 1991 | $1,103 | 18.3% | 93.5% | 2.7% |
| Davis | 1.98 | 56.3 | 5.7% | 24.6% | 37.3% | 1991 | $1,108 | 21.8% | 90.0% | 5.9% |
| Williston | 1.68 | 58.0 | 5.7% | 13.5% | 48.2% | 1992 | $1,108 | 28.0% | 83.6% | 11.7% |
| Smyrna | 2.06 | 56.7 | 5.7% | 16.3% | 33.8% | 1989 | $1,009 | 26.4% | 94.9% | 4.4% |
| Marshallberg | 2.00 | 56.2 | 5.4% | 8.5% | 34.0% | 1988 | $942 | 30.6% | 95.9% | 5.1% |
| Otway | 2.15 | 55.3 | 4.9% | 30.9% | 31.3% | 1991 | $944 | 18.3% | 93.5% | 2.7% |
| Gloucester | 2.01 | 46.4 | 8.3% | 19.4% | 24.6% | 1987 | $945 | 21.2% | 96.4% | 2.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Atlantic. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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