Atlanta, IL Demographics

A map of Atlanta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,510	1,560	95.6%	93.5%
Hispanic	41	35	2.6%	2.1%
Multiracial	29	61	1.8%	3.7%
Black	0	5	0.0%	0.3%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.2%

Atlanta, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,580, a decrease from the 1,669 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.6% White, 2.6% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Atlanta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Atlanta has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Atlanta, that probability was 12.5% in 2020 and 8.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Atlanta is ranked the 563rd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Atlanta was ranked the 539th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Atlanta's White Population

1,510 residents of Atlanta, or 95.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Atlanta is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Atlanta ranks 402nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlanta's White population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Atlanta's population has increased from 93.5% to 95.6%.

Atlanta is more White than neighboring McLean (86.6% White), Armington (78.1% White), Beason (85.2% White), and Stanford (94.2% White). Atlanta is less White than neighboring Waynesville (97.6% White).

Atlanta's Black Population

0 residents of Atlanta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Atlanta is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Atlanta ranks 980th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlanta's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Atlanta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Atlanta is less Black than neighboring McLean (0.3% Black).

Atlanta's Asian Population

0 residents of Atlanta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Atlanta is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Atlanta ranks 871st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlanta's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Atlanta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Atlanta is less Asian than neighboring McLean (0.3% Asian), and Armington (0.3% Asian).

Atlanta's Hispanic Population

41 residents of Atlanta, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Atlanta is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Atlanta ranks 931st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlanta's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Atlanta's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.6%.

Atlanta is more Hispanic than neighboring Waynesville (0% Hispanic), Beason (0% Hispanic), and Stanford (0.8% Hispanic). Atlanta is less Hispanic than neighboring McLean (7.6% Hispanic), and Armington (17.5% Hispanic).

Atlanta's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Atlanta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Atlanta is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Atlanta ranks 963rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlanta's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Atlanta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Atlanta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stanford (0.2% Native American/Other).

Atlanta's Multiracial Population

29 residents of Atlanta, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Atlanta is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Atlanta ranks 653rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlanta's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 52.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Atlanta's population has decreased from 3.7% to 1.8%.

Atlanta is less Multiracial than neighboring McLean (5.2% Multiracial), Waynesville (2.4% Multiracial), Armington (4.1% Multiracial), Beason (14.8% Multiracial), and Stanford (4.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.