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Atlanta, IL


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Atlanta, Illinois

Atlanta, Illinois, in Logan county, is 20 miles SW of Bloomington, Illinois (center to center) and 125 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 1,649.

The People and Families of Atlanta

In Atlanta, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Atlanta had a median family income of $51,157. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Atlanta gave more campaign money ($540) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Atlanta Housing

Owners occupy 80% of the housing units in Atlanta.

Commuting

In Atlanta, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Atlanta strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Atlanta Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Atlanta Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Atlanta Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Atlanta People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Atlanta, IL

Comparing Atlanta to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men98
Female Share of the Population77
Age of the Population67
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work86
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Affordability of Rents35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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