Atlanta, KS

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2023 Population

153

41.7% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

48.8

5.24% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

18.9%

7.13% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$56,250

19.5% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$75,000

4.6% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

28.6% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Atlanta, KS had a population of 153 people with a median age of 48.8 and a median household income of $56,250. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Atlanta, KS grew from 108 to 153, a 41.7% increase and its median household income grew from $47,083 to $56,250, a 19.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Atlanta, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.27%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.27%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.654%), and White (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Atlanta, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Atlanta, KS are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Atlanta, KS was $75,000, and the homeownership rate was 72.1%.

Most people in Atlanta, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 38 minutes. The average car ownership in Atlanta, KS was 3 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Atlanta, KS is home to a population of 153 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.27% of Atlanta, KS residents were born outside of the country (5 people).

In 2023, there were 28.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (142 people) in Atlanta, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 5 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Atlanta, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Atlanta, KS was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Atlanta, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Atlanta, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
142 ± 42
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5 ± 8
Two+ (Hispanic)
5 ± 12.1

3.27%

Hispanic Population

5 people

3.27% of the people in Atlanta, KS are hispanic (5 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Atlanta, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Kansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
82,300 ± 6,944 people
India
14,639 ± 2,963 people
Vietnam
10,989 ± 2,569 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 82,300 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,639 and Vietnam with 10,989.

Foreign-Born Population

3.27%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5 people

0.926%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1 people

As of 2023, 3.27% of Atlanta, KS residents (5 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Atlanta, KS was 0.926%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Atlanta, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3 ± 16
Gulf War (2001-)
2 ± 16
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 16

Atlanta, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Atlanta, KS employs 63 people. The largest industries in Atlanta, KS are Construction (28 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (9 people), and Retail Trade (6 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($37,500), Total ($35,795), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($26,250).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,429. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2023 Value

± 73

28.6%

1 Year growth

± 144%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Atlanta, KS grew at a rate of 28.6%, from 49 employees to 63 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Atlanta, KS, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (23 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (14 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Atlanta, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2023 Value

± 73

28.6%

1 Year growth

± 144%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Atlanta, KS grew at a rate of 28.6%, from 49 employees to 63 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Atlanta, KS, are Construction (28 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (9 people), and Retail Trade (6 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Atlanta, KS, though some of these residents may live in Atlanta, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,045

Median earning men ± $3,176

$26,750

Median earning women ± $8,186

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Construction ($36,944).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are .

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

Y-Axis

3.11%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.44M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 3.11% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Atlanta, KS. Showing the available data for Kansas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (41%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.23%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.872% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.778% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (605k), Some college (553k), and Bachelors Degree (450k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Atlanta, KS was $75,000 in 2023, which is 0.247 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $71,700 to $75,000, a 4.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Atlanta, KS is 72.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Atlanta, KS have an average commute time of 38 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Atlanta, KS is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$75,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,418

$49

Median Property Taxes

±$26

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Atlanta, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Atlanta, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.1%

Homeownership

2023

66.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72.1% of the housing units in Atlanta, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Atlanta, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Atlanta, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,250

Median Household Income

± $14,077

Number of Households

± 31

In 2023, the median household income of the 68 households in Atlanta, KS grew to $56,250 from the previous year's value of $47,083.

The following chart displays the households in Atlanta, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Atlanta, KS is from Kansas.

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Kansas

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.512% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (60.3%)
Carpooled (30.2%)
Other (6.35%)

In 2023, 60.3% of workers in Atlanta, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (30.2%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (6.35%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

38 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Atlanta, KS have a longer commute time (38 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 6.56% of the workforce in Atlanta, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Atlanta, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Atlanta, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Atlanta, KS have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Atlanta, KS (28 out of 148 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Atlanta, KS is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.6% of the population of Atlanta, KS has health coverage, with 27.5% on employee plans, 15.7% on Medicaid, 28.8% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 1.31% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cowley County, KS see 2309 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.82% increase from the previous year (2182 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2029 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 627 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,309 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cowley County, KS

Primary care physicians in Cowley County, KS see an average of 2,309 patients per year. This represents a 5.82% increase from the previous year (2,182 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cowley County, KS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.7% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 35.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 27.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 39.5% were men and 60.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.4%

Uninsured

27.5%

Employer Coverage

15.7%

Medicaid

28.8%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

1.31%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Atlanta, KS declined by 25.5% from 16.7% to 12.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Atlanta, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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