Atlantic is a CDP located in Carteret County North Carolina. Atlantic has a 2024 population of 532. Atlantic is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -12.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 608 in 2020.
The average household income in Atlantic is $89,978 with a poverty rate of 18.54%. The median age in Atlantic is 33.9 years: 33.2 years for males, and 46.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Atlantic was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 470 | 88.01% |
| Other race | 64 | 11.99% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 203 | 2.63 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Married | 93 | 2.94 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Non Family | 72 | 0 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Male | 23 | 6.65 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 15 | 2.4 | 100 | 0 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
81.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 8.01% |
| Associates Degree | 43 | 11.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 34 | 9.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 4.14% |
| High School Graduate | 164 | 45.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 2.21% |
| Some College | 69 | 19.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 331 | 307 | 49 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 18 | 0 |
| Other Race | 26 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.75%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $17,023 | $45,054 | $16,196 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $19,766 | $0 | $17,011 |
| Some College | $32,000 | $16,923 | $44,375 |
$19,766
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$17,011
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.91% of Atlantic residents speak only English, while 11.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 64 | 51 | 79.69% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 51 | 73.91% |
| White | 465 | 48 | 10.32% |
18.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.77%
Male Poverty Rate
12.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Atlantic is Other, with 79.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Atlantic is White, with 10.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.84% |
| Some College | 23.21% |
| High School | 7.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 19.63% |
| Female Employed | 3.85% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,205 | $66,846 |
| Households | $46,106 | $89,978 |
| Married Families | $68,906 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,375 | $126,625 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
41.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
10
Number of Veterans
10
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 2.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.27%
Born in Atlantic
96.44%
Native Born
3.56%
Foreign Born
3.56%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
96.44% of Atlantic residents were born in the United States, with 81.27% having been born in North Carolina. 3.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 532 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 533 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 534 | -26 | -4.64% |
| 2021 | 560 | -48 | -7.89% |
| 2020 | 608 | 86 | 16.48% |
| 2019 | 522 | 64 | 13.97% |
| 2018 | 458 | 50 | 12.25% |
| 2017 | 408 | -37 | -8.31% |
| 2016 | 445 | 28 | 6.71% |
| 2015 | 417 | 12 | 2.96% |
| 2014 | 405 | -34 | -7.74% |
| 2013 | 439 | -86 | -16.38% |
| 2012 | 525 | 31 | 6.28% |
| 2011 | 494 | -49 | -9.02% |
| 2010 | 543 | 0 | 0% |