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Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, city, in Atlantic County, New Jersey. Atlantic City had 38,787 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 38,497 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 38,632 (±47). GEOID 3402080.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
38,787
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 38,497 · ACS 2020-2024: 38,632 ±47
Median household income
$41,028
±$3,092 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$207,400
±$17,514 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,136
±$36 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Atlantic City and what county is it in?
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It covers 10.8 square miles of land, 3,578 residents per square mile in 2020.
Atlantic City is in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Atlantic City, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 38,787 people lived in Atlantic City on July 1, 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 38,497 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 38,632 (±47).
| Measure | Atlantic City | Atlantic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 38,632 ±47 | 276,270 | +633 |
| Households | 16,567 ±601 | 109,557 | +1,063 |
| Average household size | 2.30 ±0.08 | 2.47 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,927 ±601 | 132,199 | no clear change |
Atlantic City's population since 2000
From 40,517 in 2000 to 38,787 in 2025: down 4.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Atlantic City as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Atlantic City?
The median resident of Atlantic City is 38.0 years old; 25.1% are under 18 and 16.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 31.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 29.4%. 28.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Atlantic City | Atlantic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 ±1.9 | 42.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.1% ±1.9 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.6% ±1.4 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Male | 49.5% ±2.0 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 31.9% ±2.7 pts | 20.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 17.6% ±1.8 pts | 54.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 29.4% ±2.3 pts | 12.6% | −4.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 15.4% ±2.0 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±1.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 28.8% ±2.5 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 45.6% ±3.3 pts | 26.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.6% ±0.8 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 15.2% ±1.6 pts | 14.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.0% ±2.2 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.0% ±2.4 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.4% ±2.4 pts | 31.8% | +6.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4% ±1.1 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.7% ±2.3 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Atlantic City earn?
Half of Atlantic City's 16,567 households earn less than $41,028 a year (±$3,092), against $78,050 in Atlantic County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 the median was $35,976 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,052 after inflation. 32.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Atlantic City | Atlantic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,028 ±$3,092 | $78,050 | +$5,052 |
| Mean household income | $64,129 ±$5,246 | $106,340 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,937 ±$2,078 | $41,637 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 32.3% ±3.7 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 50.2% ±9.2 pts | 18.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 29.9% ±3.0 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.9% ±2.1 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.4% ±2.8 pts | 91.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Atlantic City?
Owners occupy 30.3% of Atlantic City's occupied homes and renters 69.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $207,400 by its owner (±$17,514). The median renter pays $1,136 a month including utilities, and 46.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Atlantic City | Atlantic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $207,400 ±$17,514 | $295,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,136 ±$36 | $1,376 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.6% ±3.9 pts | 47.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,830 ±$95 | $2,185 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 30.3% ±2.3 pts | 68.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 69.7% ±2.3 pts | 31.3% | – |
| Housing units | 19,927 ±601 | 132,199 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7% ±1.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.6% ±1.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 15.5% ±1.9 pts | 57.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.3% ±1.2 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 28.7% ±2.5 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 38.6% ±3.6 pts | 11.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Atlantic City building?
Builders took permits for 48 new housing units in Atlantic City in 2025 (22 in single-family houses), 1.2 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Atlantic City work and get to work?
51.1% of Atlantic City's workers drive alone and 5.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 14.5%.
| Measure | Atlantic City | Atlantic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.8% ±2.3 pts | 63.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 14.5% ±3.0 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 51.1% ±3.3 pts | 72.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8% ±1.5 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 20.4% ±3.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Walked | 11.9% ±2.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.0% ±1.9 pts | 9.1% | +3.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.7 min ±1.7 | 25.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Atlantic City?
14 census tracts lie mostly in Atlantic City (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $21,061 (Tract 15) to $56,222 (Tract 1).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 25Atlantic County | 4,229 | $37,670 |
| Tract 3Atlantic County | 4,064 | $52,763 |
| Tract 14Atlantic County | 3,497 | $24,289 |
| Tract 4Atlantic County | 3,496 | $50,104 |
| Tract 2Atlantic County | 3,009 | $42,346 |
| Tract 5Atlantic County | 2,944 | $53,378 |
| Tract 12Atlantic County | 2,769 | $48,008 |
| Tract 23Atlantic County | 2,714 | $40,130 |
| Tract 1Atlantic County | 2,380 | $56,222 |
| Tract 24Atlantic County | 2,364 | $26,427 |
| Tract 13Atlantic County | 2,105 | $51,354 |
| Tract 15Atlantic County | 1,728 | $21,061 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Atlantic City) · Census block assignment files
How does Atlantic City compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Atlantic City is the 1,074th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 23rd-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Atlantic City ranks 765th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 23rd | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 422nd | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 244th | 787 |
| Median household income | 765th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 758th | 785 |
| Median home value | 741st | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 673rd | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 6th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 708th | 780 |
| Median age | 664th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 761st | 777 |
| Work from home | 689th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 708th | 787 |
Atlantic City's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Atlantic City with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Atlantic City?
6 of the 57 figures for Atlantic City on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Atlantic City are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Atlantic City.