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Atlantic City

County:
Atlantic County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
10.76
State:
New Jersey

Atlantic City is a city located in Atlantic County, New Jersey. Atlantic City has a 2026 population of 38,959. Atlantic City is currently growing at a rate of 0.67% annually and its population has increased by 1.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 38,416 in 2020.

The median household income in Atlantic City is $41,028 with a poverty rate of 32.29%. The median age in Atlantic City is 38 years: 38.5 years for males, and 37.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.2 males.

39K
Total Population
3,621
Density (mi²)
258 0.67%
Growth

Atlantic City Population

Atlantic City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202438,9592580.67%
202338,7011040.27%
202238,5971440.37%
202138,453370.1%
202038,416-73-0.19%
201937,7391460.39%
201837,593-195-0.52%
201737,788-414-1.08%
201638,202-480-1.24%
201538,682-492-1.26%
201439,174-289-0.73%
201339,463750.19%
201239,388-96-0.24%
201139,484-49-0.12%
201039,533-19-0.05%
200040,5172,5316.66%
199037,986-2,213-5.51%
198040,199-7,660-16.01%
197047,859-11,685-19.62%
196059,544-2,113-3.43%
195061,657-2,437-3.8%
194064,094-2,104-3.18%
193066,19815,49130.55%
192050,7074,5579.87%
191046,15018,31265.78%
190027,83814,783113.24%
189013,0557,578138.36%
18805,477-34,160-86.18%

Median Age

Overall: 38 years
Female: 37.7 years
Male: 38.5 years

Atlantic City Adults

There are 28,943 adults, (6,410 of whom are seniors) in Atlantic City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 19,495 (50.5%)
Male: 19,137 (49.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Atlantic City includes 30.05% Black or African American, 20.05% other race, 19.79% White, 15.52% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American11,60830.05%
Other race7,74420.05%
White7,64719.79%
Asian5,99615.52%
Two or more races4,91012.71%
Native American7271.88%
Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Other race7,56519.58%
Two or more races3,1348.11%
White8512.2%
Native American4821.25%
Black or African American2670.69%
Asian320.08%
Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American11,34129.36%
White6,79617.59%
Asian5,96415.44%
Two or more races1,7764.6%
Native American2450.63%
Other race1790.46%

Atlantic City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Atlantic City's average per capita income is $31,757. Household income levels show a median of $41,028. The poverty rate stands at 32.29%.

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$64,989-
Families$48,497$73,337
Households$41,028$64,129
Non Families$29,378$50,279

$31,757

Average Income

$41,028

Median Household Income

32.29%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)