Atlantic County's estimated 2026 population is 283,468 with a growth rate of 0.77% 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 3.21% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (58.13%)
Black or African American (13.85%)
Two or more races (10.25%)
Other race (9.46%)
Asian (7.82%)
Native American (0.44%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 159,688 | 58.13% |
| Black or African American | 38,049 | 13.85% |
| Two or more races | 28,156 | 10.25% |
| Other race | 25,984 | 9.46% |
| Asian | 21,481 | 7.82% |
| Native American | 1,209 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 137 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
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 |
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