Outer Banks Times

Of the 522 people residing in Atlantic, NC in 2019, the median age was 54, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Outer Banks Times.

The largest number of people were in the 45 to 54 age bracket with the fewest number of people in the 5 to 9 age bracket.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Age	Estimated Number	% of overall Population
Under 5 years old	8	1.5
5 to 9 years old	0	0
10 to 14 years old	27	5.2
15 to 19 years old	12	2.3
20 to 24 years old	38	7.3
25 to 34 years old	9	1.7
35 to 44 years old	46	8.8
45 to 54 years old	144	27.6
55 to 64 years old	93	17.8
65 to 74 years old	86	16.5
75 to 84 years old	30	5.7
85 and older years old	29	5.6

Source: US Census Bureau