Atlas, PA

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    719
    US Senator
    John Fetterman
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Dave McCormick
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    51.5
    4.28% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    20.2%
    10.7% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $51,522
    0.999% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $53,600
    2.88% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    277
    17.9% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Atlas, PA 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 Atlas, PA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Atlas, PA was $53,600, and the homeownership rate was 86.9%.

    Most people in Atlas, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Atlas, PA was 3 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Atlas, PA is home to a population of 719 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.974% of Atlas, PA residents were born outside of the country (7 people).

    In 2024, there were 102 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (712 people) in Atlas, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 0 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Atlas, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Atlas, PA was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Atlas, PA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      712 ± 191
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      7 ± 17
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      0 ± 12

    In 2024, there were 102 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (712 people) in Atlas, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 0 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Atlas, PA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      103,235 ± 7,857 people
    2. India
      102,082 ± 7,813 people
    3. China
      73,024 ± 6,616 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 103,235 Pennsylvania residents, followed by India with 102,082 and China with 73,024.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.974%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    7 people
    1.53%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    11 people

    As of 2024, 0.974% of Atlas, PA residents (7 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Atlas, PA was 1.53%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      28 ± 26
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      7 ± 16

    Atlas, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Atlas, PA.

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    Health

    95.4% of the population of Atlas, PA has health coverage, with 45.3% on employee plans, 18.4% on Medicaid, 20.2% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.2% were men and 48.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 14.3% under 18 years, 17.7% between 18 and 34 years, 47% between 35 and 64 years, and 21% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.2% were men and 48.8% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    4.59%
    Uninsured
    45.3%
    Employer Coverage
    18.4%
    Medicaid
    20.2%
    Medicare
    11.5%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Atlas, PA grew by 37.5% from 3.34% to 4.59%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Atlas, PA employs 277 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Atlas, PA were Health Care & Social Assistance (46 people), Manufacturing (44 people), and Public Administration (40 people), and the highest paying industries were Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($61,023), Health Care & Social Assistance ($60,500), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($55,893).

    Employment

    Occupations

    277
    2024 Value
    ± 101
    17.9%
    1 Year growth
    ± 47.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Atlas, PA grew at a rate of 17.9%, from 235 employees to 277 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Atlas, PA, are Production Occupations (46 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (38 people), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (34 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Atlas, PA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    277
    2024 Value
    ± 101
    17.9%
    1 Year growth
    ± 47.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Atlas, PA grew at a rate of 17.9%, from 235 employees to 277 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Atlas, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (46 people), Manufacturing (44 people), and Public Administration (40 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Atlas, PA, though some of these residents may live in Atlas, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $48,929
    Median earning men ± $16,045
    $31,801
    Median earning women ± $21,260

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($71,250), Manufacturing ($48,750), and Construction ($45,078).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($61,467).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% 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 18.1%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

    John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Atlas, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.491%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

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

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Pennsylvania

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    John Fetterman
    Senator from Pennsylvania3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023
    Dave McCormick
    Senator from Pennsylvania1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

    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 Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Atlas, PA was $53,600 in 2024, which is 0.161 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $52,100 to $53,600, a 2.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Atlas, PA is 86.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Atlas, PA have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Atlas, PA is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $53,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$12,842
    $304
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$94

    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 Atlas, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    86.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    50.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 86.9% of the housing units in Atlas, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 87%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $51,522
    Median Household Income
    ± $8,709
    350
    Number of Households
    ± 100

    In 2024, the median household income of the 350 households in Atlas, PA declined from $51,522 from the previous year's value of $52,042.

    The following chart displays the households in Atlas, PA 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 $50k - $60k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Atlas, PA is from Pennsylvania.
    0.463
    2024 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
    0.463
    2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

    In 2024, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0903% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.3%)
    2. Worked At Home (8.33%)
    3. Other (6.16%)

    In 2024, 79.3% of workers in Atlas, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.33%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (6.16%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    24.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Atlas, PA have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Atlas, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    20.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Atlas, PA (145 out of 719 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Atlas, PA is White, followed by Black and Native American.

    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.

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