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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Atlantic City

New Jersey · 37,986 residents · 10.76 sq mi
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Atlantic City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,309. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $70,200. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

37,986
−6%vs 2000
vs 40,517 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,530 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 3,766 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.3
+2%vs 2000
vs 34.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
38K38K39K40K41K1990201020202024Atlantic City
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,309
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,969 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,017
−22%vs 2000
vs $15,402 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$70,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $88,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$434
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $561 in 2000
US average: $450
31.1%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.9% in 2000
68.9% rent
3.5
+5%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(7,878)
Black42.4%(17,168)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(10,107)
Asian10.3%(4,184)
Other0%
Diversity Score86.5%(35,052)
1990
White, non-Hispanic35.5%(13,480)
Black51.6%(19,605)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(5,566)
Asian4%(1,525)
Other8.9%(3,376)
Diversity Score84.7%(32,193)
85
−2%vs 2000
vs 87 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.3%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
+34%vs 2000
vs 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Atlantic City, New Jersey?

Atlantic City, New Jersey has about 37,986 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Atlantic City, New Jersey?

The typical household in Atlantic City, New Jersey earns about $20,309 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atlantic City, New Jersey expensive?

In Atlantic City, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $70,200, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Atlantic City, New Jersey?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Atlantic City, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atlantic City, New Jersey?

About 25.0% of people in Atlantic City, 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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