Unified School District · NJ
Atlantic City School District
Atlantic City School District is a unified school district in New Jersey with a community population of 38,632. The median household income is $41,028 and the median age is 38.0.
38,632
Population
3590
People / sq mi
$41,028
Median Income
38.0
Median Age
Atlantic City School District covers 11 sq mi of land at 3590.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 13.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$41,028
Median Household Income
$26,937
Per Capita Income
28.3%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$207,400
Median Home Value
$1,136
Median Rent
30.3%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
78.0%
High School+
22.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atlantic City School District serves a community with a population of 38,632 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New Jersey.
The median household income in Atlantic City School District is $41,028, with a per capita income of $26,937. The poverty rate is 28.3%.
Atlantic City School District is 19.8% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 13.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Atlantic City School District, 78.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Atlantic City School District is $207,400, with a median rent of $1,136. The homeownership rate is 30.3%.
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Data for Atlantic City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3400960).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.