Atlantic County's estimated 2026 population is 278,847 with a growth rate of 0.07% 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 1.53% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.3 years
Female: 43.7 years
Male: 40.5 years
There are 218,875 adults, (54,842 of whom are seniors) in Atlantic County.
Female: 141,815 (51.3%)
Male: 134,455 (48.7%)
The racial composition of Atlantic County includes 56.12% White, 13.43% Black or African American, 9.54% other race, 7.85% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 155,037 | 56.12% |
| Black or African American | 37,110 | 13.43% |
| Two or more races | 34,088 | 12.34% |
| Other race | 26,364 | 9.54% |
| Asian | 21,681 | 7.85% |
| Native American | 1,961 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.01% |
Atlantic County's average per capita income is $47,976. Household income levels show a median of $78,050. The poverty rate stands at 13.18%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $115,122 | $148,194 |
| Families | $97,363 | $125,231 |
| Households | $78,050 | $106,340 |
| Non Families | $45,764 | $64,732 |
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