Atlantic, Virginia facts for kids
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Atlantic, Virginia
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Atlantic in August 2014
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Location in Accomack County and the state of Virginia.
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 Atlantic, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Atlantic, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| County | Accomack |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.9 km2 (6.13 sq mi) |
| • Land | 15.3 km2 (5.90 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.6 km2 (0.23 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 808 |
| • Density | 50.89/km2 (131.81/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 757, 948 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584800 |
Atlantic is a small community in Accomack County, Virginia. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population. It is not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 808 people lived there.
Where is Atlantic?
Atlantic is located in Virginia, a state in the United States. It sits about 36 feet (around 11 meters) above sea level.
How Many People Live There?
Atlantic is a small place. The government counts its population every ten years. This count is called a census.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 862 | — | |
| 2020 | 808 | −6.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Atlantic was first listed as a census-designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census. In 2010, 862 people lived there. By 2020, the population had slightly decreased to 808 people.
See also
In Spanish: Atlantic (Virginia) para niños
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