Atlantic County, New Jersey
Located in New Jersey, Atlantic County has a population of 276,270 residents and a median age of 42.3 years, making it the #260 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 13.2%. The median home value is $295,000, and the median household income is $78,050, which is 4% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Atlantic County, 31.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 5.5% below the national average, ranking #637 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Atlantic County is 75.7 years. 16.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
13.4% of adults in Atlantic County smoke , 33.2% are obese , and 19.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 63.1 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Atlantic County is 6.1 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 11.7 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 12.7 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
15.8% of children in Atlantic County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.3 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 13.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Atlantic County is 73.2%. The mean commute time is 27.3 min, which is 1.1% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Atlantic County voted Republican with a margin of 3.0%. The vote was 47.7% Dem / 50.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 9.7 toward Republicans .
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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.