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Atlantic County

New Jersey · 274,549 residents · 555.578 sq mi
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Atlantic County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,766. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $264,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
274,549
+9%since 2000
from 252,552 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
494 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 455 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+8%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
219K235K250K266K281K1990201020202024Atlantic County
2024276K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,766
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,933 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,247
+30%since 2000
from $21,034 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,400
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$955
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $677 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+79%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(161,486)
Black16.9%(42,691)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(30,729)
Asian5%(12,662)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.8%(166,293)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(160,871)
Black14.9%(40,882)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(46,241)
Asian7.4%(20,419)
Other2%(5,511)
Diversity Score74.8%(205,351)
Diversity Score
75
+14%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.1%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
15.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$221,400−16%
Population157,148−44%
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Home value$354,000+34%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlantic County, New Jersey?

Atlantic County, New Jersey has about 274,549 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Atlantic County, New Jersey earns about $54,766 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atlantic County, New Jersey expensive?

In Atlantic County, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $264,400, and the typical rent is about $955 a month.

How educated are people in Atlantic County, New Jersey?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Atlantic County, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 11.8% of people in Atlantic County, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atlantic County, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Atlantic County, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50,222 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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