Atlantic, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
HomeSnacks is reader-supported. When you click through real estate links on our site, we earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.
Atlantic, Iowa Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
6,600
Unemployment
0.8%
Poverty
14.9%
Median Home
$124,800
Median Income
$46,625
Median Rent
$607
Atlantic SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
4
Safety
6
Amenities
7
Education
7
Commute
10
Atlantic, IA Crime Report
114
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,763.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-24.84%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Atlantic / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 114 | 1,763.3 | 2,001.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 15 | 232.0 | 303.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 29.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 12 | 185.6 | 229.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 99 | 1,531.3 | 1,698.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 17 | 263.0 | 371.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 76 | 1,175.6 | 1,130.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 92.8 | 197.1 | 246.0 |
Atlantic, IA Cost Of Living
82
Atlantic's Overall Cost Of Living
Atlantic's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Atlantic | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 56 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
Atlantic, IA Photos
Source: Public Domain
Source: Public Domain
Rankings for Atlantic in Iowa
Map Of Atlantic, IA
Best Places Around Atlantic
1
Glenwood, IA
Population 5,325
2
Carroll, IA
Population 9,823
3
Denison, IA
Population 8,319
4
Harlan, IA
Population 4,813
5
Shenandoah, IA
Population 4,859
6
Council Bluffs, IA
Population 62,376
7
Creston, IA
Population 7,754
8
Red Oak, IA
Population 5,323
9
Clarinda, IA
Population 5,371
Population over time in Atlantic
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,600 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 6,709 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 6,787 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 6,817 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 6,929 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 6,983 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 7,025 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 7,040 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 7,065 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 7,078 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Atlantic
| Race | Atlantic | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.3% | 85.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.2% | 3.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 6.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Atlantic
| Gender | Atlantic | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Atlantic for adults over 25
| Education | Atlantic | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Atlantic, Iowa
| Income | Atlantic | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.5% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.5% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.0% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.0% | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.6% | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.4% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.5% | 5.0% | 8.3% |
