Atlanta, TX Demographics

A map of Atlanta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,193	3,277	58.7%	60.3%
Black	1,401	1,602	25.8%	29.5%
Hispanic	638	288	11.7%	5.3%
Multiracial	117	187	2.2%	3.4%
Asian	73	33	1.3%	0.6%
Native American/Other	17	46	0.3%	0.8%

Atlanta, Texas has an estimated population of 5,439, a less than 1% change from the 5,433 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.7% White, 25.8% Black, 11.7% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 0.3% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas 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 54.5% in 2020 and 57.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Atlanta is ranked the 410th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 386th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Atlanta's White Population

3,193 residents of Atlanta, or 58.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Atlanta is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Atlanta ranks 795th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlanta's White population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Atlanta's population has decreased from 60.3% to 58.7%.

Atlanta is more White than neighboring Domino (0% White). Atlanta is less White than neighboring Queen City (80.3% White), Bivins (100% White), Bloomburg (87% White), and McLeod (84.6% White).

Atlanta's Black Population

1,401 residents of Atlanta, or 25.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Atlanta is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Atlanta ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlanta's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Black residents' share of Atlanta's population has decreased from 29.5% to 25.8%.

Atlanta is more Black than neighboring Queen City (16% Black), Bivins (0% Black), Bloomburg (10.6% Black), and McLeod (1.9% Black). Atlanta is less Black than neighboring Domino (77.8% Black).

Atlanta's Asian Population

73 residents of Atlanta, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Atlanta is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Atlanta ranks 700th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlanta's Asian population has grown by an estimated 121.2%. Asian residents' share of Atlanta's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.3%.

Atlanta is more Asian than neighboring Bivins (0% Asian), Bloomburg (0% Asian), and Domino (0% Asian). Atlanta is less Asian than neighboring Queen City (1.8% Asian), and McLeod (3.5% Asian).

Atlanta's Hispanic Population

638 residents of Atlanta, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Atlanta is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Atlanta ranks 1773rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlanta's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 121.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Atlanta's population has increased from 5.3% to 11.7%.

Atlanta is more Hispanic than neighboring Queen City (0.6% Hispanic), Bivins (0% Hispanic), Bloomburg (0.6% Hispanic), Domino (0% Hispanic), and McLeod (1% Hispanic).

Atlanta's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Atlanta, or 0.3% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Atlanta ranks 595th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlanta's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 63.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Atlanta's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Atlanta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Queen City (0% Native American/Other), Bivins (0% Native American/Other), and Bloomburg (0% Native American/Other). Atlanta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Domino (22.2% Native American/Other), and McLeod (0.8% Native American/Other).

Atlanta's Multiracial Population

117 residents of Atlanta, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Atlanta is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Atlanta ranks 759th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlanta's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Atlanta's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.2%.

Atlanta is more Multiracial than neighboring Queen City (1.2% Multiracial), Bivins (0% Multiracial), Bloomburg (1.8% Multiracial), and Domino (0% Multiracial). Atlanta is less Multiracial than neighboring McLeod (8.3% 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.