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CITY · 2020 ACS

Atco

New Jersey · 9,058 residents · 9.689 sq mi
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Atco is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,890. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $207,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,058
+13%vs 2021
vs 7,999 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
935 / sq mi
+13%vs 2021
vs 826 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
−2%vs 2021
vs 43.9 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
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20248K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,890
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $85,291 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,151
+3%vs 2021
vs $38,915 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.5% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.3% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $215,600 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,531
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,511 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.7%
−2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.0% in 2021
13.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−9%vs 2021
vs 2.5 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(6,924)
Black3.2%(256)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(369)
Asian3.5%(281)
Other2.1%(169)
Diversity Score30.7%(2,459)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(7,511)
Black5.2%(471)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(553)
Asian1.4%(128)
Other1.2%(111)
Diversity Score32.5%(2,943)
Diversity Score
32
+6%vs 2021
vs 31 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 22.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.8% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+3%vs 2021
vs 34.5 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 86.4% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.3% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.3% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 66.5% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
+3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 32.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.3% in 2021
Female
48.1%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.7% in 2021
Foreign born
5.6%
+3.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.1% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.2% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atco, New Jersey?

Atco, New Jersey has about 9,058 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atco, New Jersey?

The typical household in Atco, New Jersey earns about $89,890 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atco, New Jersey expensive?

In Atco, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $207,400, and the typical rent is about $1,531 a month.

How educated are people in Atco, New Jersey?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Atco, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atco, New Jersey?

About 8.1% of people in Atco, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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