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Atlantic, IA


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Atlantic, Iowa

Atlantic, Iowa, in Cass county, is 45 miles E of Council Bluffs, Iowa (center to center) and 49 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 7,257.

The People and Families of Atlantic

In Atlantic, about 57% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Atlantic live by themselves.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Atlantic had a median family income of $41,168. To its credit, the people in Atlantic value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Atlantic ($7,250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Atlantic are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Atlantic Housing

About 70% of housing units in Atlantic are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.

Commuting

In Atlantic, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Atlantic than in most places of its size.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyAtlantic Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Atlantic Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Atlantic Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 17%Atlantic College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Atlantic, IA

Comparing Atlantic to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens107
Age of the Population108
Female Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men56
Well-Paid Single Women57
Male Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime87

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