Atlanta, TX

Atlanta, Texas

Atlanta, Texas, in Cass county, is 47 miles NW of Shreveport, Louisiana (center to center) and 154 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city has a population of 5,745.

The People and Families of Atlanta

In Atlanta, about 50% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Atlanta, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Atlanta had a median family income of $32,679.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Atlanta gave more campaign money ($750) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Atlanta Housing

Owners occupy 69% of the housing units in Atlanta.

Commuting

In Atlanta, 95% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 6%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Atlanta, TX

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Atlanta Almanac

Atlanta Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Atlanta Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Atlanta Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Atlanta residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Atlanta, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Atlanta Hospitals

ATLANTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
1007 SOUTH WILLIAMS STREET
(903) 799-3000
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Atlanta

Atlanta High Schools (2004)

ATLANTA H S
705 RABBIT BLVD
903-796-4411
A Title I school.
Serves 567 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

CORRECTIVE BEHAVIOR CTR
315 BUCKNER ST
903-796-1044
A Non-traditional School

Atlanta Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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