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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Atlantic City

New Jersey · 40,517 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 $26,969. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $88,700. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,517
+7%since 1990
from 37,986 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,766 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 3,530 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.7
−2%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K38K39K40K41K1990201020202024Atlantic City
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,969
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,309 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,402
+28%since 1990
from $12,017 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
23.6%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 25.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$561
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $434 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
28.9%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 31.1% in 1990
71.1% rent
Afford Score
3.3
−5%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.8%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 58.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
−26%since 1990
from 16.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlantic City, New Jersey?

Atlantic City, New Jersey has about 40,517 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Atlantic City, New Jersey earns about $26,969 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 $88,700, and the typical rent is about $561 a month.

How educated are people in Atlantic City, New Jersey?

About 10.4% 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 23.6% of people in Atlantic City, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atlantic City, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Atlantic City, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,531 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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