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Atlanta, Texas Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Atlanta, Texas, is 5,550, with 47% male and 53% female. The population has remained stable, with slight growth driven by its position as a regional economic hub in northeastern Texas.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1871
  • County Affiliation: Cass County
  • Land Area: 12.1 square miles
  • Population Density: 459 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 903
  • Zip Codes: 75551

Geography and Location

Atlanta, Texas, is located in Cass County, in the northeastern corner of the state, near the borders with Louisiana and Arkansas. The town is positioned at the intersection of U.S. Highways 59 and 77, which connect it to nearby larger cities like Texarkana and Shreveport, Louisiana. This strategic location has historically made Atlanta a regional center for commerce and transportation.

The geography of Atlanta is typical of East Texas, with its rolling terrain, dense pine forests, and numerous small lakes and rivers. The town is close to major recreational areas, including Wright Patman Lake, which provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The rich, forested landscape also supports the timber industry, which plays an important role in the local economy alongside agriculture and manufacturing.

Atlanta experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. Its proximity to the Gulf Coast influences its weather patterns, bringing frequent thunderstorms and occasionally, the remnants of tropical storms. The town is known for its small-town charm, historic downtown area, and access to outdoor recreational activities.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.4 years
Median household income: $27,188
Median house value: $53,600

Population by Race

Races in Atlanta:

  • White Non-Hispanic (67.1%)
  • Black (29.2%)
  • Hispanic (1.7%)
  • Two or more races (1.3%)
  • American Indian (1.2%)

Ancestries: Irish (11.3%), United States (10.7%), English (6.5%), German (5.7%), Dutch (2.5%), French (2.2%).

Land area: 10.9 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Atlanta

  • High school or higher: 76.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 15.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.5%
  • Unemployed: 6.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Atlanta city

  • Never married: 21.9%
  • Now married: 51.3%
  • Separated: 2.8%
  • Widowed: 14.0%
  • Divorced: 10.1%

0.8% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -489 (-7.8%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Atlanta:

  • ATLANTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (1007 SOUTH WILLIAMS STREET)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Atlanta:

  • LINDEN MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; LINDEN, TX)
  • HEALTHSOUTH REHAB HOSP OF TEXARKANA (about 22 miles; TEXARKANA, TX)
  • WADLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 22 miles; TEXARKANA, TX)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Atlanta:

  • TEXARKANA REGIONAL-WEBB FIELD (about 27 miles; TEXARKANA, AR; Abbreviation: TXK)
  • SHREVEPORT REGIONAL (about 53 miles; SHREVEPORT, LA; Abbreviation: SHV)
  • BARKSDALE AFB (about 56 miles; BOSSIER CITY, LA; Abbreviation: BAD)

Other public-use airports nearest to Atlanta:

  • HALL-MILLER MUNI (about 2 miles; ATLANTA, TX; Abbreviation: ATA)
  • IDA’S (about 22 miles; IDA, LA; Abbreviation: L87)
  • VIVIAN (about 22 miles; VIVIAN, LA; Abbreviation: 3F4)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Atlanta:

  • BOSSIER PARISH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 51 miles; BOSSIER CITY, LA; Full-time enrollment: 2,743)
  • LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY-SHREVEPORT (about 65 miles; SHREVEPORT, LA; Full-time enrollment: 3,059)
  • SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS (about 68 miles; MAGNOLIA, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,646)
  • KILGORE COLLEGE (about 71 miles; KILGORE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,814)
  • HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 94 miles; ARKADELPHIA, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,109)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER (about 96 miles; TYLER, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,433)
  • TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE (about 96 miles; TYLER, TX; Full-time enrollment: 5,872)

Schools

Public high school in Atlanta:

  • ATLANTA H S (Students: 567; Location: 705 RABBIT BLVD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Atlanta:

  • ATLANTA PRI (Students: 525; Location: 505 RABBIT BLVD; Grades: PK – 02)
  • ATLANTA EL (Students: 428; Location: 902 ABC LN; Grades: 03 – 05)
  • ATLANTA MIDDLE (Students: 427; Location: 600 HIGH SCHOOL LN; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • CORRECTIVE BEHAVIOR CTR (Location: 315 BUCKNER ST; Grades: 05 – 12)

Private primary/middle school in Atlanta:

  • FIRST BAP CH KINDERGARTEN N (Students: 53; Location: P.O. BOX 1089; Grades: PK – KG)

Libraries

Library in Atlanta:

  • ATLANTA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $82,828; Location: 101 W HIRAM ST; 36,909 books; 1,311 audio materials; 977 video materials; 23 serial subscriptions)

 

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