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Atlas, PA
Census-designated place in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Population
719
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,676
ZIP codes
0
Atlas and its ZIP codes
Atlas at a glance
- Atlas is about 9.2 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,522 a year, 34% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $53,600 (79% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $908 a month.
Local data for Atlas, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Atlas, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,522
Poverty rate
20.2%
Median home value
$53,600
Median rent
$908/mo
Homeownership
86.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
51.5
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (239), Italian Americans (194), Polish Americans (132).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northumberland County. PPP loans are for Atlas.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,239
26,997 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,987
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$625M
FY 2026, $6,815 per person
How people get to work
Atlas, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle3.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.2%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Atlas, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
399
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
365
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Atlas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StrongCensus-designated place | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Mount CarmelBorough | 0.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Marion HeightsBorough | 1.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Locust GapCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Wilburton Number OneCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.2 |
| KulpmontBorough | 2.3 mi | 1 |
| LocustdaleCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.1 |
| LavelleCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Wilburton Number TwoCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.1 |
| AshlandBorough | 4.4 mi | 1.7 |
| CentraliaBorough | 4.5 mi | 0.2 |
| RanshawCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.1 |
| AristesCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Fountain SpringsCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.6 |
| GordonBorough | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| MarshalltonCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Atlas, PA in?
- Atlas is in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Atlas, PA?
- About 719 people live in Atlas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Atlas?
- Nearby places include Strong (0.6 mi), Mount Carmel (0.9 mi), Marion Heights (1.9 mi), Locust Gap (1.9 mi), Wilburton Number One (2.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023