Atlanta, Illinois
Atlanta: City in Logan County, Illinois, United States
About
Atlanta is a city located in the county of Logan in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,692 and a population density of 1,332 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,582 inhabitants.
The city was created 171 years ago in 1852.
Quick Facts about Atlanta
| Population : | 1,582 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Logan County |
| Postal code : | 61723 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 217 |
| Area : | 1.27 km2 |
| Altitude : | 719 feet / 219 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1853 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 01:31:51 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,246 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.95% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Atlanta is located at 40°15'34"N 89°14'0"W (40.2594800, -89.2334200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Atlanta decreased by 6.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,692 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,692 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,681 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,673 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,661 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,644 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,637 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,628 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,617 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,599 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,582 | -1.07% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,081 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,798 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,468 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 12,697 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.2% |
| White only, percent : | 37.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 59.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 35.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 447 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 42.9% |
Atlanta zip code is 61723.
County name: Logan, County
fips: 17107
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 42.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $99,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,132 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $370 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $661 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,471 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.57 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 73.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 61.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 19.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 25,168 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 62,650 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 242,183 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 263,834 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,934 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $37,985 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,025 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 27.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,588 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 764 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 612 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 608 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 886 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 178 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,302 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 675.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 18.80 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $227,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,588 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $596 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,041 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,878 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.95 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.0% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,280 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 162,139 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $35,209 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $74,583 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,249 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 477 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 306 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 88 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 449 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 34 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 405 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,339.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.28 |
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People born in Atlanta (7)
People born in Atlanta, including politician Jeremiah D. Botkin, baseball player Lee Dunham, musician Paul Callaway, .
List
- Thomas W. Ewing (American politician) he was born in 19/09/1935
- Eleanor Sophia Smith (American composer and music educator) she was born in 15/06/1858
- Ellen Rankin Copp (American sculptor) she was born in 04/08/1853
- Harold Bachman (American music educator and military bandleader) he was born in 01/01/1892
Schools in Atlanta
College & universities near Atlanta, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146667 | Lincoln Christian University | Lincoln (IL) | 62656-2111 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Atlanta, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
| PIA | Peoria, Illinois | 6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway | BUS |
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Atlanta
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Post Office | Atlanta (IL) | 61723 |
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Other cities in Logan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Logan County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pulaski | 1,449 | City in Logan County, Illinois, United States |
| Union | 548 | Village in McHenry County, Illinois, United States |
| Lucas | 481 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Emden | 456 | Village in Logan County, Illinois, United States |
| Lincoln | 450 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Elkhart | 389 | Township in Logan County, Illinois |
| Latham | 359 | Small town in the U. |
| Hartsburg | 302 | Village in the United States |
| Middletown | 301 | Village in Logan County, Illinois, United States |
| New Holland | 266 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Lawndale | 157 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Lake Fork | 145 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Broadwell | 135 | Township in Logan County, Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Atlanta distances to largest Illinois cities
