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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

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

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