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Atlantic County, New Jersey Demographics 2026

Atlantic County, New Jersey has a population of 274,704, the 15th most populous county in New Jersey. The median household income is $76,819 and the median home value is $272,700. The poverty rate is 13.1%.

Atlantic County Quick Facts

Population 274,704
Median Household Income $76,819
Median Home Value $272,700
Poverty Rate 13.1%
Unemployment Rate 8.1%
Median Age 42.2 years
Homeownership Rate 67.8%
Affordability Ratio 3.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 31.2%
High School Graduation 88.9%
Cities/Places 17
Population 274,704 15th of 21
Median Income $76,819 24% lower state
Poverty Rate 13.1%
Unemployment 8.1%

Economy & Housing

Employment

8.1% Unemployment Rate State: 6.2% | National: 5.2%
63.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.8%
Renter 32.2%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

64out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 65 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Atlantic County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Atlantic City city38,486$36,22033.9%$189,600
Pleasantville city20,604$52,40323.3%$177,700
Hammonton town14,746$83,04411.2%$324,200
Somers Point city10,461$68,54211.2%$277,500
Ventnor City city9,220$74,61910.3%$345,300
Absecon city9,099$77,5168.7%$237,600
Northfield city8,427$104,0424.4%$275,900
Brigantine city7,702$88,9069.4%$485,000
Linwood city6,954$135,9042.9%$351,100
Margate City city5,260$114,4176.2%$645,200
Buena borough4,500$78,3936.0%$249,100
Egg Harbor City city4,378$67,6048.1%$182,100
Folsom borough1,732$112,8576.3%$247,900
Estell Manor city1,612$107,4172.6%$288,200
Port Republic city1,047$130,4171.7%$412,500
Longport borough897$103,5236.8%$1,079,500
Corbin City city668$88,83914.5%$221,600

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Population Overview

Atlantic County is located in New Jersey with a total population of 274,704. It is the 15th most populous county out of 21 in New Jersey. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Atlantic County is 42.2 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Atlantic County is $76,819. This is 24% lower than the state median of $101,050. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is 34% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.1%. This is 32% higher than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $272,700. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $427,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 63.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Atlantic County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.9%.

Education

31.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 42.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.9%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Atlantic County, New Jersey?

Atlantic County has a population of 274,704, making it the 15th most populous county in New Jersey.

What is the median income in Atlantic County?

The median household income in Atlantic County is $76,819 with a poverty rate of 13.1%.

How many cities are in Atlantic County, New Jersey?

Atlantic County contains 17 Census-designated places.