Demographics & People — Atlanta, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,738 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,300 |
| Median Age | 38.2 |
| Total Households | 762 |
| Family Households | 556 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0573 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,708 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 617 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 589 |
| Irish | 289 |
| English | 271 |
| Other groups | 194 |
| Italian | 118 |
| American | 98 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| Polish | 52 |
| Lithuanian | 48 |
Language
| English Only | 1,593 |
| Spanish | 3 |
| Population 5+ | 1,596 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 120 |
| Population 18+ | 1,488 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 18.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Atlanta, Illinois.