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Atlantic City

New Jersey · 38,497 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 $29,526. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $150,000. The poverty rate of 35.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
38,497
−5%since 2000
from 40,517 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,578 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 3,766 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+9%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K38K39K40K41K1990201020202024Atlantic City
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,526
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,969 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,432
+33%since 2000
from $15,402 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$927
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $561 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
22.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
77.4% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+54%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.2%(6,219)
Black34%(13,079)
Hispanic / Latino29.9%(11,513)
Asian16.1%(6,208)
Other4.6%(1,759)
Diversity Score93.1%(35,835)
Diversity Score
93
+8%since 2000
from 87 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+81%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
45.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
42.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.4%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
30.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−63.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlantic City, New Jersey?

Atlantic City, New Jersey has about 38,497 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Atlantic City, New Jersey earns about $29,526 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 $150,000, and the typical rent is about $927 a month.

How educated are people in Atlantic City, New Jersey?

About 18.2% 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 35.2% 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 511 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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