Atlas, PA Demographics

A map of Atlas's Population by Race

Atlas, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 719, a slight decrease from the 732 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 99.0% White, 1.0% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Atlas, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Atlas has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Atlas, that probability was 13.3% in 2020 and 1.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Atlas is ranked the 1165th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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). Atlas was ranked the 1131st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Atlas's White Population

712 residents of Atlas, or 99.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Atlas is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Atlas ranks 702nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlas's White population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of Atlas's population has increased from 93.0% to 99.0%.

Atlas is more White than neighboring Mount Carmel (89.8% White), Marion Heights (97.6% White), Wilburton Number One (96.6% White), and Kulpmont (91% White). Atlas is less White than neighboring Strong (100% White).

Atlas's Black Population

0 residents of Atlas, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Atlas is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Atlas ranks 1313th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Atlas is less Black than neighboring Mount Carmel (2.7% Black), and Kulpmont (0.1% Black).

Atlas's Asian Population

7 residents of Atlas, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Atlas is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Atlas ranks 788th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlas's Asian population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Asian residents' share of Atlas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Atlas is more Asian than neighboring Strong (0% Asian), Mount Carmel (0.1% Asian), Marion Heights (0% Asian), Wilburton Number One (0% Asian), and Kulpmont (0% Asian).

Atlas's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Atlas, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Atlas is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Atlas ranks 784th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlas's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Atlas's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.0%.

Atlas is less Hispanic than neighboring Mount Carmel (4.4% Hispanic), Marion Heights (1.2% Hispanic), Wilburton Number One (0.5% Hispanic), and Kulpmont (8.1% Hispanic).

Atlas's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Atlas, 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 Atlas is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Atlas ranks 1132nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Atlas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Carmel (0.2% Native American/Other).

Atlas's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Atlas, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Atlas is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Atlas ranks 1279th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlas's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Atlas's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.0%.

Atlas is less Multiracial than neighboring Mount Carmel (2.9% Multiracial), Marion Heights (1.2% Multiracial), Wilburton Number One (2.9% Multiracial), and Kulpmont (0.8% 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.