County · New Jersey
Atlantic County, New Jersey
Atlantic County, New Jersey. Atlantic County had 278,657 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.5% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). It holds 45 places (17 cities, villages and boroughs, 6 towns and townships and 22 census-designated) and 74 census tracts. GEOID 34001.
Atlantic County is one of the 2 counties of the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
278,657
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 274,534 · ACS 2020-2024: 276,270
Median household income
$78,050
±$1,834 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$295,000
±$5,138 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,376
±$35 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
How many people live in Atlantic County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 274,534 residents in Atlantic County. The Census Bureau estimates 278,657 for July 1, 2025, up 1.5% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 276,270 over 556 square miles of land.
| Measure | Atlantic County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 276,270 | 9,343,809 | +10,165 |
| Households | 109,557±883 | 3,507,701 | +9,707 |
| Average household size | 2.47±0.02 | 2.62 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 132,199±113 | 3,791,354 | +3,948 |
Atlantic County's population since 2000
From 252,552 in 2000 to 278,657 in 2025: up 10.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Atlantic County?
Atlantic County holds 45 places: 17 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 6 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 22 census-designated places. The largest is Egg Harbor Township with 48,435 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Egg Harbor Township | 47,842 | $97,190 |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | 38,497 | $41,028 |
| Galloway Township | 37,813 | $91,229 |
| Hamilton Township, Atlantic County | 27,484 | $78,850 |
| Pleasantville | 20,629 | $53,661 |
| Hammonton | 14,711 | $78,087 |
| Somers Point | 10,469 | $71,062 |
| McKee City | 9,758 | $68,133 |
| Smithville | 9,754 | $77,579 |
| Ventnor City | 9,210 | $68,671 |
| Absecon | 9,137 | $73,676 |
| Northfield | 8,434 | $111,599 |
| Brigantine | 7,716 | $97,250 |
| Pomona | 7,416 | $99,118 |
| Buena Vista Township | 7,033 | $87,581 |
| Linwood | 6,971 | $156,354 |
| Mullica Township | 5,816 | $93,421 |
| Mays Landing | 5,603 | $83,056 |
| Bargaintown | 5,360 | $131,973 |
| Margate City | 5,317 | $121,800 |
| Buena | 4,501 | $79,697 |
| Egg Harbor City | 4,396 | $71,711 |
| English Creek | 3,364 | $63,986 |
| Weymouth Township | 2,614 | $72,459 |
| Stockton UniversityGEOID 3470984 | 2,428 | not published |
| Folsom | 1,811 | $110,227 |
| Estell Manor | 1,668 | $97,318 |
| Collings LakesGEOID 3414230 | 1,501 | $113,061 |
| CologneGEOID 3414350 | 1,461 | $128,036 |
| Absecon Highlands | 1,414 | $84,554 |
| ElwoodGEOID 3421420 | 1,215 | $85,954 |
| Port Republic | 1,101 | $123,438 |
| DorothyGEOID 3418040 | 1,057 | $107,366 |
| East VinelandGEOID 3419690 | 925 | $99,954 |
| Longport | 893 | $109,135 |
| SweetwaterGEOID 3471880 | 805 | $105,489 |
| OceanvilleGEOID 3454630 | 793 | $168,190 |
| NewtonvilleGEOID 3451990 | 742 | $81,780 |
| MilmayGEOID 3446710 | 919 | $61,250 |
| RichlandGEOID 3462790 | 623 | $158,271 |
| MizpahGEOID 3446980 | 479 | $51,350 |
| Corbin City | 471 | $84,609 |
| NescoGEOID 3450010 | 422 | not published |
| GermaniaGEOID 3426010 | 297 | $127,869 |
| Leeds PointGEOID 3439810 | 205 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Atlantic County?
The median resident of Atlantic County is 42.3 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 19.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 20.4%. 15.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Atlantic County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3±0.3 | 40.1 | +0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 20.8% | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.9% | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.4% | 22.5% | +1.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.0%±0.2 pts | 50.9% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.6%±0.4 pts | 12.2% | −1.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.8%±0.2 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5%±0.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.9%±0.8 pts | 23.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 26.3%±0.8 pts | 33.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5%±0.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 14.6%±0.7 pts | 10.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.0%±0.6 pts | 7.5% | −1.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.3%±0.7 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.8%±0.9 pts | 43.6% | +3.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.7%±0.5 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Atlantic County's 109,557 households earn less than $78,050 a year (±$1,834), against $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $76,438 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Atlantic County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,050±$1,834 | $103,556 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $106,340±$2,760 | $143,363 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,637±$1,071 | $54,253 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.2%±1.1 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.6%±2.5 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.2%±0.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.2%±0.8 pts | 92.8% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 68.7% of Atlantic County's occupied homes and renters 31.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $295,000 by its owner (±$5,138). The median renter pays $1,376 a month including utilities, and 47.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Atlantic County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $295,000±$5,138 | $454,400 | +$26,832 |
| Median gross rent | $1,376±$35 | $1,720 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.1%±3.0 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,185±$38 | $2,829 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.7%±1.1 pts | 63.8% | +1.6 pts |
| Housing units | 132,199±113 | 3,791,354 | +3,948 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3%±1.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 57.6%±1.1 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.9%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.8%±0.9 pts | 17.4% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 759 new housing units across Atlantic County in 2025 (676 single-family), 2.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Atlantic County get to work?
72.5% of Atlantic County's workers drive alone and 9.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.8%.
| Measure | Atlantic County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.6%±0.7 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.8%±0.9 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.5%±1.3 pts | 62.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.0%±0.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 4.2%±0.5 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.9%±0.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.1%±0.8 pts | 16.8% | +5.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.2 min±0.6 | 30.5 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 are Atlantic County's census tracts?
Atlantic County is divided into 74 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $21,061 (Tract 15) to $204,671 (Tract 131.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Atlantic County compare with New Jersey's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 15th of 21 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 17th of 21 |
| Residents per square mile | 15th of 21 |
| Median household income | 20th of 21 |
| Median home value | 18th of 21 |
| Median gross rent | 18th of 21 |
| Poverty rate | 4th of 21 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18th of 21 |
| Median age | 7th of 21 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 County 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' school search.