Atlantic County, New Jersey
NJ · FIPS 34001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 276,270 | — | #260 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,050 | +3.9% | #671 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.3 years | +8.7% | #1,416 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $295,000 | +4.6% | #652 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,376 | +18.3% | #335 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | +4.6% | #1,573 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Atlantic County has a population of 276,270, making it the #260 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Atlantic County is $78,050, ranking #671 out of 3,222 counties — 3.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 13.2% and unemployment stands at 8.7%.
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The median home value in Atlantic County is $295,000 (+4.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,376/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.7%.
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93.0% of residents in Atlantic County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% above the national rate.
About Atlantic County, New Jersey
Atlantic County, New Jersey has a total population of 276,270, making it the 260th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Atlantic County is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Atlantic County is $78,050, which ranks #671 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7%.
The median home value in Atlantic County is $295,000, 4.6% above the national median. Renters in Atlantic County pay a median gross rent of $1,376 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Atlantic County, 31.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.3 min.
Atlantic County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 54.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (12.6%).
All data for Atlantic County, New Jersey comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.