South Atlantic States
The South Atlantic United States form one of the nine Census Bureau Divisions within the United States that are recognized by the United States Census Bureau.
Geography
This division includes eight states and one district; Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C..[1] This division is also a recognized geographical division used by the United States Geological Survey.[2]:2
Together with the East South Central States (Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee) and the West South Central States (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas), the South Atlantic States constitute the United States Census Bureau's broader Census Bureau Region of the South (the other three regions being the Northeast, Midwest, and West, all of which have two divisions).
Demographics
As of 2010, the South Atlantic States had a combined population of 61,774,970. The South Atlantic States region covers 292,589 square miles. With the exception of West Virginia, the region has seen rapid population growth and economic development in recent decades.
| State | 2010 Census | Land Area |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 917,072 | 1,982 |
| Florida | 19,552,860 | 65,755 |
| Georgia | 9,992,167 | 59,425 |
| Maryland | 5,928,814 | 12,407 |
| North Carolina | 9,848,060 | 53,819 |
| South Carolina | 4,774,839 | 32,020 |
| Virginia | 8,260,405 | 42,774 |
| West Virginia | 1,854,304 | 24,230 |
| Washington, D.C. | 646,449 | 177 |
| City | 2010 Pop. | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville, Florida | 842,583 |
| 2 | Charlotte, North Carolina | 792,862 |
| 3 | Washington, D.C. | 646,449 |
| 4 | Baltimore, Maryland | 622,104 |
| 5 | Virginia Beach, Virginia | 448,479 |
| 6 | Atlanta, Georgia | 447,841 |
| 7 | Raleigh, North Carolina | 431,746 |
| 8 | Miami, Florida | 417,650 |
| 9 | Tampa, Florida | 352,957 |
| 10 | Greensboro, North Carolina | 279,639 |
Politics in the Lower South Atlantic States
| Parties | ||||||||
| Nonpartisan | Democratic-Republican | Democratic | Nullifier | Whig | Republican | Liberal Republican | Dixiecrat | American Independent |
- Bold denotes election winner.
- Note: Election results for the Upper South Atlantic States (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C.) are included in the table of the Mid-Atlantic states article.
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Coordinates: 35°N 80°W / 35°N 80°W