U.S. County · Profile

Atlantic County

275.2KTotal Population
491Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+8.69%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Atlantic County has a population of 275,213 as of 2023. It is located in New Jersey.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Atlantic County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):19.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White60.1%165,403
Hispanic or Latino19.7%54,217
Black or African American13.5%37,154
Some Other Race9.1%25,044
Two or More Races9.0%24,769
Asian7.8%21,467
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%826
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%275

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Atlantic County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$73,113
2.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$39,699
3.6% above national average
Poverty Rate
13.0%
13.0% above national average
Median Age
42.0 years

Income & Poverty

$73,113Median Household Income
$39,699Per Capita Income
13.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$73,113$101,941
Families$91,891$120,051
Married-couple Families$91,891$102,918
Nonfamily Households$41,955$45,311

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Atlantic County, New Jersey.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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