Atlantic County, New Jersey Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 15th-largest in New Jersey

The population of Atlantic County, New Jersey is 274,704 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 15th-largest county in New Jersey. The median household income is $76,819, the median home value is $272,700, and the median age is 42.2.

The population of Atlantic County has grown 1.6% since 2010 (274,654 → 279,114), a +0.12% annualized rate.

Atlantic County within New Jersey · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

274,704

Population

+0.12%

Annual growth

494

People / sq mi

$76,819

Median Income

$272,700

Median Home Value

Atlantic County covers 556 sq mi of land at 494.4 people per square mile.

About Atlantic County, NJ

Atlantic County stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US counties, at roughly 494 people per square mile. With 274,704 residents, Atlantic County is a county in New Jersey. It ranks #15 among counties in New Jersey by population.

Median household income is $76,819, near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.9%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $272,700, with typical rent around $1,325.

College attainment is above the local norm at 31.2%, below the national 35.0%. About 8.5% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.

That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Atlantic County: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.

Atlantic County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Atlantic County had a population of 274,654 in 2010 and 279,114 in 2024, a 1.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 279,114 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.12%.

Atlantic County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

279,114

Population (2024)

274,654

Population (2010)

279,114

Peak (2024)

0.12%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	274,654	-	-	estimate
2011	274,635	-19	-0.01%	estimate
2012	274,657	+22	+0.01%	estimate
2013	274,360	-297	-0.11%	estimate
2014	272,634	-1,726	-0.63%	estimate
2015	270,206	-2,428	-0.89%	estimate
2016	267,212	-2,994	-1.11%	estimate
2017	265,446	-1,766	-0.66%	estimate
2018	263,994	-1,452	-0.55%	estimate
2019	263,653	-341	-0.13%	estimate
2020	274,196	+10,543	+4.00%	estimate
2021	274,991	+795	+0.29%	estimate
2022	276,111	+1,120	+0.41%	estimate
2023	276,937	+826	+0.30%	estimate
2024	279,114	+2,177	+0.79%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	58.1%
Black or African American	13.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.5%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

42.2

Median Age

51.3%

Female

48.7%

Male

19.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.2%

5–9

5.6%

10–14

6.4%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

6.3%

25–34

12.0%

35–44

11.3%

45–54

12.6%

55–59

7.1%

60–64

8.0%

65–74

11.5%

75–84

5.8%

85+

1.9%

Children (under 15): 17.2% · Seniors (65+): 19.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$76,819$-24,231 vs state
Mean household income	$105,691
Per-capita income	$41,448
Poverty rate	9.9%+2.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	5.1%
Employment-to-population	58.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

25.0%

Education & health care

19.9%

Finance & real estate

10.0%

Construction

6.2%

Public administration

5.4%

Information

5.1%

Retail trade

5.0%

Manufacturing

4.5%

The largest employment sector in Atlantic County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.0% of workers.

How residents commute

4.0%

Drive alone

3.3%

Carpool

73.3%

Public transit

8.5%

Work from home

25.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$272,700$-154,900 vs state

Median home value

$1,325

Median rent

67.8%

Homeownership rate

132,102

Total housing units

82.3%

Occupied

17.7%

Vacant

32.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.5%

With health insurance

94.4%

With broadband internet

23.6%

Foreign-born

5.5%

Veterans (18+)

14.0%

With a disability

73.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

88.9%

High School+

31.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Atlantic County, New Jersey has a population of 274,704 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 15th-largest county in New Jersey. Population density is 494 people per square mile.

The population of Atlantic County has grown 1.6% since 2010 (274,654 → 279,114), a +0.12% annualized rate.

The median household income in Atlantic County, New Jersey is $76,819, with mean (average) household income of $105,691 and per-capita income of $41,448. 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Atlantic County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (58.1%), Black or African American (13.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Atlantic County, New Jersey is 42.2 years. Residents are 51.3% female and 48.7% male.

The median home value in Atlantic County is $272,700 and median monthly rent is $1,325. 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 132,102 total housing units, 17.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Atlantic County, New Jersey is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

Newark is among the largest cities associated with Atlantic County, New Jersey, with a population of 307,188.