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Atlanta, IL

City in Logan County, Illinois.

Population

1,580

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,265

ZIP codes

0

Atlanta and its ZIP codes

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Atlanta at a glance

  • Atlanta is about 5.5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • The median household income is $80,972, close to the Illinois median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,400 (49% below Illinois) and median rent is $894 a month.

Local data for Atlanta, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Atlanta, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$80,972

Poverty rate

8.1%

Median home value

$134,400

Median rent

$894/mo

Homeownership

84.3%

Bachelor's or higher

16.5%

Median age

38.2

Average commute

25.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (504), Irish Americans (122), Italian Americans (70).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Logan County. PPP loans are for Atlanta.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,017

7,636 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,572

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$180M

FY 2026, $6,449 per person

Logan County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Atlanta, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.1%
  • Carpooled4.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home18.6%

Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Atlanta, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

609

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

41

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 18°F

39.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Atlanta, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.4%

U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts

Diabetes

10.8%

U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts

Smoking

14.2%

U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.7%

U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts

Cities near Atlanta

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
McLeanVillage4.8 mi1.2
WaynesvilleVillage6.1 mi0.3
ArmingtonVillage6.6 mi0.3
BeasonCensus-designated place8.8 mi0.4
LincolnCity11 mi6.2
HartsburgVillage11 mi0.2
StanfordVillage11 mi0.7
MinierVillage12 mi0.6
ShirleyCensus-designated place13 mi0.1
EmdenVillage13 mi0.2
KenneyVillage14 mi0.3
HeyworthVillage14 mi3.3
HopedaleVillage14 mi0.9
WapellaVillage15 mi0.6
ChestnutCensus-designated place15 mi0.1
ClintonCity17 mi3.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Atlanta, IL in?
Atlanta is in Logan County, Illinois.
What is the population of Atlanta, IL?
About 1,580 people live in Atlanta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Atlanta?
Nearby places include McLean (4.8 mi), Waynesville (6.1 mi), Armington (6.6 mi), Beason (8.8 mi), Lincoln (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023