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Atlantic County

State:
New Jersey
County Seat:

Atlantic County's estimated 2025 population is 274,875 with a growth rate of -0.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Atlantic County is the 15th largest county in New Jersey. The 2010 population was 274,654 and has seen a growth of 0.08% since that time.

274,875
Total Population
494
Population Density (mi²)
15
Population Rank (State)
-169 -0.06%
Annual Population Growth

Atlantic County Population

Atlantic County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Atlantic County includes 58.13% White, 13.85% Black or African American, 9.46% other race, 7.82% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

58.13%13.85%10.25%9.46%7.82%

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White159,68858.13%
Black or African American38,04913.85%
Two or more races28,15610.25%
Other race25,9849.46%
Asian21,4817.82%
Native American1,2090.44%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1370.05%

Atlantic County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Atlantic County's average per capita income is $47,105. Household income levels show a median of $76,819. The poverty rate stands at 13.11%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$112,623$148,048
Families$94,662$123,804
Households$76,819$105,691
Non Families$44,484$65,843

$47,105

Average Income

$76,819

Median Household Income

13.11%

Poverty Rate