2023 ACS Census Data · Population 274,704
Atlantic County is a large county in New Jersey with a population of 274,704. The median household income is $76,819, 18% above the national average. The poverty rate is 13.1%, median home value is $272,700, and 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 29% above the national average.
Population
274,704
2023 estimate
Rank #259 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$76,819
Household
Rank #639 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$272,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #633 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
31.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #644 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
16.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
26.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
24% below New Jersey avg·18% above national avg
Poverty Rate
37% below New Jersey avg·13% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% below New Jersey avg·10% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$41,448
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
13.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
63.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
32% below New Jersey avg·30% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
16% below New Jersey avg·43% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
0% below New Jersey avg·7% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
7% below New Jersey avg·56% below national avg
Housing Units
132,102
Households
108,712
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,165
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
90.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
23% below New Jersey avg·29% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% below New Jersey avg·0% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.9%
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