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Population Review

Atlantic City city, NJ — Population & Demographics

Atlantic City city, NJ has a population of 38,486. The median household income is $36,220 and the median age is 37.8.

38,486

Population

$36,220

Median Income

$189,600

Median Home Value

37.8

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White20.6%
Black or African American31.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$36,220

Median Household Income

$24,153

Per Capita Income

32.5%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$189,600

Median Home Value

$1,084

Median Rent

30.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

76.1%

High School+

20.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

20.7%

Drive Alone

44.8%

Public Transit

5.9%

Work From Home

23.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

15.5%

Foreign Born

51.8%

Non-English at Home

3.6%

Veterans

14.2%

With Disability

84.9%

Health Insurance

86.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Education, Health Care & Social Services36.2%
Professional, Scientific & Management20.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate7.0%
Construction6.6%
Retail Trade4.8%
Manufacturing4.0%
Information3.8%
Public Administration3.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.7%
Transportation & Warehousing1.1%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Atlantic City city, NJ has a population of 38,486 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Atlantic City city, NJ is $36,220, with 32.5% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Atlantic City city, NJ is $189,600, with median rent at $1,084.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.