Atlantic County, NJ

Atlantic County Overview

274,339
TOTAL POPULATION
133,897
MALE POPULATION
140,442
FEMALE POPULATION
95.34
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.89
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$39,699
PER CAPITA INCOME
$91,891
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$73,113
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
73.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,364
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
141,815
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Atlantic County Area Codes

Race in Atlantic County

The most populous races in Atlantic County are White / Caucasian (164,950 | 60.1%), Hispanic or Latino (54,178 | 19.8%), and Black / African American (37,060 | 13.5%).
Race in Atlantic County
Race# Population% Population
Asian21,3997.8%
Black / African American37,06013.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific1620.1%
Hispanic or Latino54,17819.8%
Native / Alaskan9170.3%
White / Caucasian164,95060.1%
Two or more Races24,7829.0%
Some other Race25,0699.1%
Total274,339100.0%

Ancestry in Atlantic County

The most populous ancestries reported in Atlantic County are Italian (45,681 | 16.7%), Irish (41,894 | 15.3%), German (34,187 | 12.5%), Puerto Rican (19,327 | 7.0%), and English (18,999 | 6.9%), together accounting for 58.4% of all Atlantic County residents.
Ancestry in Atlantic County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan980.0%
African8090.3%
Albanian4080.2%
Alsatian250.0%
American7,2092.6%
Apache360.0%
Arab1,0140.4%
Argentinean1350.1%
Armenian2800.1%
Australian470.0%
Austrian7500.3%
Bahamian130.0%
Barbadian2290.1%
Belgian220.0%
Bermudan410.0%
Bhutanese7050.3%
Blackfeet960.0%
Bolivian250.0%
Brazilian770.0%
British4800.2%
British West Indian640.0%
Bulgarian4670.2%
Burmese1,9390.7%
Cajun110.0%
Cambodian40.0%
Canadian1870.1%
Celtic30.0%
Central American5,4842.0%
Central American Indian2750.1%
Cherokee7130.3%
Chilean950.0%
Chippewa160.0%
Choctaw280.0%
Colombian2,3350.9%
Costa Rican1500.1%
Croatian1200.0%
Cuban1,2800.5%
Cypriot80.0%
Czech2020.1%
Czechoslovakian1580.1%
Danish2080.1%
Delaware3120.1%
Dominican8,1553.0%
Dutch1,7060.6%
Eastern European1,1470.4%
Ecuadorian4950.2%
Egyptian4280.2%
English18,9996.9%
Estonian840.0%
European2,8111.0%
Filipino380.0%
Finnish1530.1%
French2,9031.1%
French American Indian120.0%
French Canadian7090.3%
German34,18712.5%
Ghanaian3350.1%
Greek1,2840.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro680.0%
Guatemalan7190.3%
Guyanese580.0%
Haitian1,4420.5%
Honduran2,6531.0%
Hungarian1,4950.5%
Indian (Asian)4,8521.8%
Indonesian920.0%
Inupiat20.0%
Iranian1160.0%
Irish41,89415.3%
Iroquois1440.1%
Israeli410.0%
Italian45,68116.7%
Jamaican5660.2%
Japanese120.0%
Jordanian790.0%
Kenyan1520.1%
Korean4,3931.6%
Latvian760.0%
Lebanese2210.1%
Liberian700.0%
Lithuanian7550.3%
Luxembourger350.0%
Macedonian30.0%
Malaysian1070.0%
Maltese100.0%
Mexican13,3634.9%
Mexican American Indian5410.2%
Moroccan1110.0%
Native Hawaiian690.0%
Navajo430.0%
Nicaraguan5070.2%
Nigerian2500.1%
Northern European1730.1%
Norwegian1,0760.4%
Osage280.0%
Pakistani4040.2%
Palestinian530.0%
Panamanian1870.1%
Pennsylvania German6850.3%
Peruvian1,6300.6%
Polish10,7553.9%
Portuguese5720.2%
Potawatomi20.0%
Puerto Rican19,3277.0%
Romanian4910.2%
Russian3,1821.2%
Salvadoran1,2680.5%
Samoan150.0%
Scandinavian2260.1%
Scotch-Irish1,5000.5%
Scottish2,4650.9%
Serbian1090.0%
Sioux240.0%
Slavic510.0%
Slovak5380.2%
Slovene360.0%
South African30.0%
South American4,9081.8%
South American Indian1020.0%
Spaniard5960.2%
Spanish2630.1%
Spanish American60.0%
Spanish American Indian50.0%
Sri Lankan2,9341.1%
Subsaharan African1,5990.6%
Swedish1,0240.4%
Swiss1950.1%
Syrian710.0%
Thai7,4862.7%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1210.0%
Turkish1340.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander500.0%
Ukrainian1,7750.6%
Ute40.0%
Venezuelan1780.1%
Vietnamese1,3790.5%
Welsh1,1510.4%
West Indian2490.1%
Yugoslavian1290.1%
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Immigrants in Atlantic County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Atlantic County came from Latin America (20,846 | 7.6%), Asia (15,275 | 5.6%), Central America (9,877 | 3.6%), Caribbean (7,881 | 2.9%), and South Central Asia (7,035 | 2.6%), together accounting for 22.2% of all Atlantic County residents.
Immigrants in Atlantic County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan980.0%
Africa1,6800.6%
Albania2720.1%
Argentina1070.0%
Asia15,2755.6%
Australia100.0%
Austria110.0%
Bahamas230.0%
Bangladesh1,9430.7%
Barbados1850.1%
Belarus220.0%
Belgium60.0%
Belize50.0%
Bolivia250.0%
Brazil2960.1%
Bulgaria4530.2%
Cambodia80.0%
Canada1750.1%
Caribbean7,8812.9%
Central America9,8773.6%
Chile380.0%
China2,2470.8%
Colombia1,2380.4%
Congo140.0%
Costa Rica1160.0%
Croatia120.0%
Cuba4000.2%
Czechoslovakia90.0%
Denmark60.0%
Dominica410.0%
Dominican Republic5,0981.9%
Eastern Africa1180.0%
Eastern Asia3,3541.2%
Eastern Europe2,5570.9%
Ecuador2220.1%
Egypt3440.1%
El Salvador9270.3%
England3080.1%
Europe5,3051.9%
France250.0%
Germany7300.3%
Ghana4780.2%
Greece1590.1%
Grenada100.0%
Guatemala2450.1%
Guyana960.0%
Haiti1,3810.5%
Honduras2,3060.8%
Hong Kong2110.1%
Hungary640.0%
India3,8341.4%
Indonesia300.0%
Iran1300.1%
Ireland1440.1%
Israel490.0%
Italy7200.3%
Jamaica2890.1%
Japan1400.1%
Jordan80.0%
Kenya370.0%
Korea9670.4%
Kuwait60.0%
Laos190.0%
Latin America20,8467.6%
Latvia160.0%
Lebanon390.0%
Liberia2850.1%
Malaysia1380.1%
Mexico5,9912.2%
Middle Africa140.0%
Moldova510.0%
Morocco680.0%
Nepal90.0%
Netherlands390.0%
Nicaragua1900.1%
Nigeria1500.1%
North Macedonia220.0%
Northern Africa4120.2%
Northern Europe8190.3%
Oceania300.0%
Pakistan7730.3%
Panama970.0%
Peru8200.3%
Philippines2,6531.0%
Poland7690.3%
Portugal1350.1%
Romania2580.1%
Russia2680.1%
Saudi Arabia690.0%
Scotland500.0%
Serbia200.0%
South America3,0881.1%
South Central Asia7,0352.6%
South Eastern Asia4,5981.7%
Southern Europe1,0440.4%
Spain200.0%
Sri Lanka770.0%
Sweden410.0%
Switzerland460.0%
Syria270.0%
Taiwan2250.1%
Thailand830.0%
Trinidad and Tobago2140.1%
Turkey900.0%
Uganda730.0%
Ukraine3020.1%
Uzbekistan230.0%
Venezuela1590.1%
Vietnam1,6200.6%
Western Africa9130.3%
Western Asia2880.1%
Western Europe8570.3%
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Sex and Age in Atlantic County

Sex and Age in Atlantic County

The most populous age groups in Atlantic County are 60 to 64 Years (10,305 | 7.7%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (10,850 | 7.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Atlantic County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,403 (5.5%)7,014 (5.0%)
5 to 9 Years7,893 (5.9%)7,762 (5.5%)
10 to 14 Years8,929 (6.7%)8,159 (5.8%)
15 to 19 Years9,002 (6.7%)8,485 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years9,079 (6.8%)9,030 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years8,537 (6.4%)8,294 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years8,009 (6.0%)7,945 (5.7%)
35 to 39 Years7,610 (5.7%)8,389 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Years7,468 (5.6%)7,224 (5.1%)
45 to 49 Years7,918 (5.9%)8,634 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years9,038 (6.8%)9,758 (7.0%)
55 to 59 Years9,668 (7.2%)10,480 (7.5%)
60 to 64 Years10,305 (7.7%)10,850 (7.7%)
65 to 69 Years8,071 (6.0%)8,898 (6.3%)
70 to 74 Years6,262 (4.7%)7,082 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years4,113 (3.1%)5,007 (3.6%)
80 to 84 Years2,645 (2.0%)3,825 (2.7%)
85 Years and over1,947 (1.5%)3,606 (2.6%)
Total133,897 (100.0%)140,442 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Atlantic County

Median Family Size in Atlantic County

The median family size in Atlantic County is 3.10 persons per family, with married-couple families (48,182 | 69.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.19 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (6,271 | 9.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.78 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Atlantic County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple48,182 (69.3%)3.19
Single Male/Father6,271 (9.0%)2.78
Single Female/Mother15,057 (21.7%)2.96
Total Families69,510 (100.0%)3.10

Median Household Size in Atlantic County

The median household size in Atlantic County is 2.52 persons per household, with single male/father households (6,271 | 5.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.25 persons per household. non-family households (37,130 | 34.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Atlantic County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple48,182 (45.2%)3.21
Single Male/Father6,271 (5.9%)3.25
Single Female/Mother15,057 (14.1%)3.21
Non-family37,130 (34.8%)1.22
Total Households106,640 (100.0%)2.52

Household Size by Marriage Status in Atlantic County

Out of a total of 106,640 households in Atlantic County, 69,510 (65.2%) are family households, while 37,130 (34.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 29,557, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 30,600.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Atlantic County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-30,600 (28.7%)
2-Person Households29,557 (27.7%)5,577 (5.2%)
3-Person Households16,077 (15.1%)570 (0.5%)
4-Person Households13,768 (12.9%)297 (0.3%)
5-Person Households5,709 (5.3%)38 (0.0%)
6-Person Households2,907 (2.7%)48 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households1,492 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total69,510 (65.2%)37,130 (34.8%)

Female Fertility in Atlantic County

Fertility by Age in Atlantic County

Average fertility rate in Atlantic County is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 107.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 73.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Atlantic County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years154 (4.2%)18.0
20 to 34 years2,692 (73.3%)107.0
35 to 50 years829 (22.6%)32.0
Total3,675 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Atlantic County

63.7% of women with births (3,675) in Atlantic County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 16.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Atlantic County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)154 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,653 (61.4%)1,039 (38.6%)
35 to 50 years689 (83.1%)140 (16.9%)
Total2,341 (63.7%)1,334 (36.3%)

Fertility by Education in Atlantic County

Average fertility rate in Atlantic County is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 79.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 30.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Atlantic County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School362 (9.9%)36.0
High School Diploma1,108 (30.1%)79.0
College or Associate's Degree1,118 (30.4%)61.0
Bachelor's Degree877 (23.9%)73.0
Graduate Degree210 (5.7%)40.0
Total3,675 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Atlantic County

36.3% of women with births in Atlantic County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 54.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Atlantic County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School263 (72.7%)99 (27.4%)
High School Diploma503 (45.4%)605 (54.6%)
College or Associate's Degree659 (58.9%)459 (41.1%)
Bachelor's Degree707 (80.6%)170 (19.4%)
Graduate Degree210 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,341 (63.7%)1,334 (36.3%)

Income in Atlantic County

Income Overview in Atlantic County

Per Capita Income in Atlantic County is $39,699, while median incomes of families and households are $91,891 and $73,113 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income274,339$39,699
Median Family Income69,510$91,891
Mean Family Income69,510$120,051
Median Household Income106,640$73,113
Mean Household Income106,640$101,941
Income Deficit69,510$9,364
Wage / Income Gap (%)274,33926.37%
Wage / Income Gap ($)274,33973.63¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index274,3390.48

Earnings by Sex in Atlantic County

Average Earnings in Atlantic County are $38,183, $45,007 for men and $33,140 for women, a difference of 26.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Atlantic County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male74,790 (51.2%)$45,007
Female71,279 (48.8%)$33,140
Total146,069 (100.0%)$38,183

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Atlantic County

The most common earnings brackets in Atlantic County are $100,000+ for men (12,987 | 17.4%) and $100,000+ for women (6,680 | 9.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Atlantic County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,977 (4.0%)3,793 (5.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,767 (3.7%)3,247 (4.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,063 (2.8%)2,897 (4.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,814 (2.4%)2,132 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,224 (3.0%)3,021 (4.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,310 (1.8%)2,844 (4.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,902 (2.5%)2,624 (3.7%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,521 (2.0%)1,433 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,550 (3.4%)2,780 (3.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,726 (3.6%)2,410 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,459 (6.0%)5,661 (7.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,424 (5.9%)4,701 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,204 (4.3%)4,139 (5.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,449 (4.6%)3,124 (4.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,848 (3.8%)2,995 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,125 (4.2%)2,175 (3.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9995,667 (7.6%)5,237 (7.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9994,518 (6.0%)3,038 (4.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,255 (11.0%)6,348 (8.9%)
$100,000+12,987 (17.4%)6,680 (9.4%)
Total74,790 (100.0%)71,279 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Atlantic County

Average earnings in Atlantic County are $53,442 for men and $38,004 for women, a difference of 28.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $95,546, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,055. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $74,380, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,618.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Atlantic County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,055$22,618
High School Diploma$40,696$28,743
College or Associate's Degree$52,634$36,189
Bachelor's Degree$74,095$54,206
Graduate Degree$95,546$74,380
Total$53,442$38,004

Family Income in Atlantic County

Family Income Brackets in Atlantic County

According to the Atlantic County family income data, there are 14,945 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 973 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Atlantic County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,2243.2%
$10,000 to $14,9999731.4%
$15,000 to $24,9993,8235.5%
$25,000 to $34,9994,0325.8%
$35,000 to $49,9996,95110.0%
$50,000 to $74,99910,42615.0%
$75,000 to $99,9999,24513.3%
$100,000 to $149,99914,94521.5%
$150,000 to $199,9997,99411.5%
$200,000+8,89712.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Atlantic County

7+ person families (1,149 | 1.7%) account for the highest median family income in Atlantic County with $122,013 per family, while 2-person families (31,834 | 45.8%) have the highest median income of $40,244 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Atlantic County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families31,834 (45.8%)$80,489
3-Person Families16,044 (23.1%)$93,519
4-Person Families12,972 (18.7%)$106,392
5-Person Families5,225 (7.5%)$103,744
6-Person Families2,286 (3.3%)$104,405
7+ Person Families1,149 (1.7%)$122,013
Total69,510 (100.0%)$91,891

Family Income by Number of Earners in Atlantic County

The median family income in Atlantic County is $91,891, with families comprising 3+ earners (9,316) having the highest median family income of $142,365, while families with no earners (10,184) have the lowest median family income of $50,232, accounting for 13.4% and 14.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Atlantic County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners10,184 (14.6%)$50,232
1 Earner21,261 (30.6%)$59,957
2 Earners28,749 (41.4%)$113,999
3+ Earners9,316 (13.4%)$142,365
Total69,510 (100.0%)$91,891

Household Income in Atlantic County

Household Income Brackets in Atlantic County

With 19,408 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Atlantic County, accounting for 18.2% of all households. In contrast, only 3,732 households (3.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Atlantic County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005,2254.9%
$10,000 to $14,9993,7323.5%
$15,000 to $24,9998,1057.6%
$25,000 to $34,9998,4257.9%
$35,000 to $49,99911,94411.2%
$50,000 to $74,99917,16916.1%
$75,000 to $99,99912,58411.8%
$100,000 to $149,99919,40818.2%
$150,000 to $199,9999,3848.8%
$200,000+10,66410.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Atlantic County

The median household income in Atlantic County is $73,113, with the highest median household income of $87,886 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 44,447 households (41.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $42,842, with 2,576 households (2.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Atlantic County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,576 (2.4%)$42,842
25 to 44 Years27,438 (25.7%)$80,598
45 to 64 Years44,447 (41.7%)$87,886
65+ Years32,179 (30.2%)$58,990
Total106,640 (100.0%)$73,113

Poverty in Atlantic County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Atlantic County

With 11.5% poverty level for males and 14.5% for females among the residents of Atlantic County, under 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,656 males (22.7%) and 414 females (24.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Atlantic County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,656 (22.7%)1,472 (21.4%)
5 Years185 (11.5%)224 (15.5%)
6 to 11 Years1,546 (15.5%)1,845 (19.9%)
12 to 14 Years907 (18.5%)602 (12.6%)
15 Years214 (15.1%)414 (24.1%)
16 and 17 Years560 (14.4%)569 (17.2%)
18 to 24 Years1,342 (11.5%)2,246 (20.9%)
25 to 34 Years1,224 (7.5%)2,880 (17.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,498 (10.0%)2,235 (14.3%)
45 to 54 Years2,124 (12.6%)2,193 (11.9%)
55 to 64 Years1,763 (8.9%)2,153 (10.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,312 (9.2%)1,685 (10.6%)
75 Years and over764 (9.1%)1,376 (11.7%)
Total15,095 (11.5%)19,894 (14.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Atlantic County

According to the poverty statistics in Atlantic County, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.5% of males and 89.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Atlantic County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,640 (77.3%)5,399 (78.6%)
5 Years1,419 (88.5%)1,217 (84.5%)
6 to 11 Years8,409 (84.5%)7,409 (80.1%)
12 to 14 Years4,005 (81.5%)4,185 (87.4%)
15 Years1,206 (84.9%)1,306 (75.9%)
16 and 17 Years3,329 (85.6%)2,744 (82.8%)
18 to 24 Years10,290 (88.5%)8,488 (79.1%)
25 to 34 Years15,122 (92.5%)13,259 (82.2%)
35 to 44 Years13,439 (90.0%)13,369 (85.7%)
45 to 54 Years14,764 (87.4%)16,193 (88.1%)
55 to 64 Years18,072 (91.1%)19,123 (89.9%)
65 to 74 Years12,966 (90.8%)14,182 (89.4%)
75 Years and over7,646 (90.9%)10,381 (88.3%)
Total116,307 (88.5%)117,255 (85.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Atlantic County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Atlantic County show that 4.8% or 2,288 of the total 48,182 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 8.9%, comprising of 307 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.8%, which includes 4 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Atlantic County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children28,641 (96.3%)1,099 (3.7%)
1 or 2 Children13,916 (94.1%)878 (5.9%)
3 or 4 Children3,125 (91.0%)307 (8.9%)
5 or more Children212 (98.2%)4 (1.8%)
Total45,894 (95.3%)2,288 (4.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Atlantic County

According to the poverty data in Atlantic County, 13.9% or 871 single-father households and 24.8% or 3,737 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 96 households (29.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 610 households (52.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Atlantic County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children281 (8.4%)845 (12.2%)
1 or 2 Children467 (18.6%)2,217 (33.0%)
3 or 4 Children96 (29.8%)610 (52.0%)
5 or more Children27 (26.7%)65 (29.5%)
Total871 (13.9%)3,737 (24.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Atlantic County

The poverty data for Atlantic County shows that 2,288 of the married-couple family households (4.8%) and 4,608 of the single-parent households (21.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 307 households (8.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 706 household (47.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Atlantic County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,099 (3.7%)1,126 (11.0%)
1 or 2 Children878 (5.9%)2,684 (29.1%)
3 or 4 Children307 (8.9%)706 (47.3%)
5 or more Children4 (1.8%)92 (28.7%)
Total2,288 (4.8%)4,608 (21.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Atlantic County

Employment by Class of Employer in Atlantic County

Among the 126,468 employed individuals in Atlantic County, private company employees (86,404 | 68.3%), local government employees (12,220 | 9.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (8,944 | 7.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Atlantic County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees86,40468.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,9063.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6,2815.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations8,9447.1%
Local Government Employees12,2209.7%
State Government Employees5,2754.2%
Federal Government Employees3,3202.6%
Unpaid Family Workers1180.1%
Total126,468100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Atlantic County

According to the labor force statistics for Atlantic County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (224,036), 63.3% or 141,815 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.3% or 11,771 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.9% or 14,024 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.9% or 1,220 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Atlantic County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years6,455 (45.0%)1,220 (18.9%)
20 to 24 Years13,727 (75.8%)1,826 (13.3%)
25 to 29 Years14,508 (86.2%)1,465 (10.1%)
30 to 34 Years14,024 (87.9%)1,122 (8.0%)
35 to 44 Years26,302 (85.7%)1,657 (6.3%)
45 to 54 Years28,738 (81.3%)2,069 (7.2%)
55 to 59 Years14,728 (73.1%)736 (5.0%)
60 to 64 Years12,799 (60.5%)691 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years9,064 (29.9%)843 (9.3%)
75 Years and over1,522 (7.2%)134 (8.8%)
Total141,815 (63.3%)11,771 (8.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Atlantic County

According to labor force statistics for Atlantic County, 79.3% of individuals (111,121) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (140,127) are in the labor force, with 7.0% or 7,778 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.0% or 38,339 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.9% or 968 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Atlantic County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School9,774 (66.2%)1,462 (9.9%)
High School Diploma32,860 (74.8%)3,998 (9.1%)
College / Associate Degree30,078 (80.5%)2,391 (6.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher38,339 (87.0%)2,115 (4.8%)
Total111,121 (79.3%)9,809 (7.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Atlantic County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Atlantic County are Community & Social Service (15,149 | 11.7%), Management (10,938 | 8.4%), Education Instruction & Library (9,528 | 7.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (9,512 | 7.3%), and Health Technologists (6,121 | 4.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Atlantic County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Atlantic County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (88.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (73.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (76.4%), Health Technologists (73.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (72.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Atlantic County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6,357 (58.1%)4,581 (41.9%)
Business & Financial2,032 (43.9%)2,595 (56.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4,566 (75.5%)1,481 (24.5%)
Computers & Mathematics2,751 (73.6%)988 (26.4%)
Architecture & Engineering1,425 (88.1%)193 (11.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science390 (56.5%)300 (43.5%)
Community & Social Service 4,885 (32.3%)10,264 (67.7%)
Education, Arts & Media839 (32.9%)1,709 (67.1%)
Legal Services & Support768 (57.7%)563 (42.3%)
Education Instruction & Library2,244 (23.5%)7,284 (76.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,034 (59.4%)708 (40.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,653 (27.9%)6,859 (72.1%)
Health Technologists1,651 (27.0%)4,470 (73.0%)
Total (Category)20,493 (44.3%)25,780 (55.7%)
Total (Overall)66,613 (51.4%)62,998 (48.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Atlantic County are Food Preparation & Serving (11,717 | 9.0%), Personal Care & Service (7,113 | 5.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (6,491 | 5.0%), Security & Protection (4,369 | 3.4%), and Healthcare Support (3,796 | 2.9%).
Services Occupations in Atlantic County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Atlantic County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (90.3%), Security & Protection (82.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (78.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (88.2%), Personal Care & Service (57.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Atlantic County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support449 (11.8%)3,347 (88.2%)
Security & Protection3,616 (82.8%)753 (17.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,192 (78.5%)600 (21.5%)
Law Enforcement1,424 (90.3%)153 (9.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving5,193 (44.3%)6,524 (55.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,882 (59.8%)2,609 (40.2%)
Personal Care & Service3,023 (42.5%)4,090 (57.5%)
Total (Category)16,163 (48.3%)17,323 (51.7%)
Total (Overall)66,613 (51.4%)62,998 (48.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Atlantic County are Office & Administration (13,849 | 10.7%), and Sales & Related (13,358 | 10.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Atlantic County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Atlantic County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6,432 (48.1%)6,926 (51.8%)
Office & Administration3,669 (26.5%)10,180 (73.5%)
Total (Category)10,101 (37.1%)17,106 (62.9%)
Total (Overall)66,613 (51.4%)62,998 (48.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Atlantic County are Construction & Extraction (6,499 | 5.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,236 | 2.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (254 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Atlantic County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Atlantic County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry254 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction6,338 (97.5%)161 (2.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,201 (98.9%)35 (1.1%)
Total (Category)9,793 (98.0%)196 (2.0%)
Total (Overall)66,613 (51.4%)62,998 (48.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Atlantic County are Transportation (4,499 | 3.5%), Production (4,472 | 3.5%), and Material Moving (3,685 | 2.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Atlantic County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Atlantic County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3,403 (76.1%)1,069 (23.9%)
Transportation3,774 (83.9%)725 (16.1%)
Material Moving2,886 (78.3%)799 (21.7%)
Total (Category)10,063 (79.5%)2,593 (20.5%)
Total (Overall)66,613 (51.4%)62,998 (48.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Atlantic County

Employment Industries in Atlantic County

The major employment industries in Atlantic County include Health Care & Social Assistance (18,183 | 14.0%), Retail Trade (15,789 | 12.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (15,369 | 11.9%), Educational Services (13,120 | 10.1%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (10,588 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Atlantic County

Employment Industries by Sex in Atlantic County

The Atlantic County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (92.5%), and Construction (91.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.3%), Educational Services (73.4%), and Enterprise Management (64.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Atlantic County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting410 (92.5%)33 (7.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction7,459 (91.1%)730 (8.9%)
Manufacturing4,679 (76.6%)1,429 (23.4%)
Wholesale Trade1,578 (72.3%)606 (27.8%)
Retail Trade8,071 (51.1%)7,718 (48.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing3,649 (67.8%)1,729 (32.2%)
Utilities588 (75.7%)189 (24.3%)
Information1,076 (64.5%)592 (35.5%)
Finance & Insurance2,009 (45.5%)2,407 (54.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing956 (53.4%)835 (46.6%)
Professional & Scientific4,074 (51.5%)3,833 (48.5%)
Enterprise Management39 (35.4%)71 (64.5%)
Administrative & Support3,471 (67.7%)1,654 (32.3%)
Educational Services3,490 (26.6%)9,630 (73.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4,486 (24.7%)13,697 (75.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation6,143 (58.0%)4,445 (42.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services7,273 (47.3%)8,096 (52.7%)
Public Administration4,373 (63.9%)2,466 (36.1%)
Total66,613 (51.4%)62,998 (48.6%)

Education in Atlantic County

School Enrollment in Atlantic County

The most common levels of schooling among the 65,217 students in Atlantic County are college / undergraduate (15,126 | 23.2%), high school (13,440 | 20.6%), and middle school (13,188 | 20.2%).
School Enrollment in Atlantic County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3,9786.1%
Kindergarten3,3275.1%
Elementary School13,09720.1%
Middle School13,18820.2%
High School13,44020.6%
College / Undergraduate15,12623.2%
Graduate / Professional3,0614.7%
Total65,217100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Atlantic County

Out of a total of 65,217 students who are enrolled in schools in Atlantic County, 7,565 (11.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 57,652 (88.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 802 (23.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 16,082 (95.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Atlantic County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,650 (77.9%)750 (22.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old14,093 (94.1%)888 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds16,082 (95.2%)819 (4.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds9,067 (90.5%)949 (9.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds4,145 (83.4%)827 (16.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds6,244 (78.4%)1,718 (21.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,816 (77.7%)809 (22.3%)
35 Years and over2,558 (76.1%)802 (23.9%)
Total57,652 (88.4%)7,565 (11.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Atlantic County

Business (11,797 | 19.0%), education (9,480 | 15.2%), science & technology (6,982 | 11.2%), arts & humanities (4,231 | 6.8%), and bio, nature & agricultural (4,112 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 62,217 individuals in Atlantic County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Atlantic County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,1225.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,1126.6%
Physical & Health Sciences1,6462.6%
Psychology4,0476.5%
Social Sciences3,9576.4%
Engineering2,9154.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies3020.5%
Science & Technology6,98211.2%
Business11,79719.0%
Education9,48015.2%
Literature & Languages2,6944.3%
Liberal Arts & History2,9284.7%
Visual & Performing Arts2,0063.2%
Communications1,9983.2%
Arts & Humanities4,2316.8%
Total62,217100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Atlantic County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Atlantic County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Atlantic County are males with 2 vehicles (25,604, accounting for 39.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (23,185, making up 42.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Atlantic County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3,782 (5.8%)4,364 (7.2%)
1 Vehicle13,143 (20.2%)14,005 (23.3%)
2 Vehicles25,604 (39.4%)23,185 (38.5%)
3 Vehicles14,134 (21.7%)11,877 (19.7%)
4 Vehicles5,496 (8.5%)4,845 (8.0%)
5 or more Vehicles2,828 (4.3%)1,968 (3.3%)
Total64,987 (100.0%)60,244 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Atlantic County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Atlantic County are 15 to 19 minutes (20,234 commuters, 17.2%), 20 to 24 minutes (19,524 commuters, 16.6%), and 10 to 14 minutes (16,392 commuters, 14.0%).
Commute Time in Atlantic County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,3722.9%
5 to 9 Minutes11,6209.9%
10 to 14 Minutes16,39214.0%
15 to 19 Minutes20,23417.2%
20 to 24 Minutes19,52416.6%
25 to 29 Minutes9,3578.0%
30 to 34 Minutes14,32712.2%
35 to 39 Minutes2,4372.1%
40 to 44 Minutes4,1583.5%
45 to 59 Minutes6,8035.8%
60 to 89 Minutes5,5034.7%
90 or more Minutes3,6443.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Atlantic County

The most common commute times in Atlantic County are 20 to 24 minutes (10,449 commuters, 17.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (10,276 commuters, 18.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Atlantic County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,450 (2.4%)1,922 (3.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes5,088 (8.3%)6,532 (11.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes7,709 (12.6%)8,683 (15.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes9,958 (16.2%)10,276 (18.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes10,449 (17.0%)9,075 (16.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,656 (7.6%)4,701 (8.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes7,931 (12.9%)6,396 (11.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,317 (2.1%)1,120 (2.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,534 (4.1%)1,624 (2.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes4,298 (7.0%)2,505 (4.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes3,506 (5.7%)1,997 (3.6%)
90 or more Minutes2,499 (4.1%)1,145 (2.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Atlantic County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Atlantic County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (8,165, 13.3%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (8,648, 15.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Atlantic County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3,381 (5.5%)1,331 (2.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,679 (4.4%)1,030 (1.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,499 (4.1%)955 (1.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5,271 (8.6%)3,220 (5.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM5,292 (8.6%)4,296 (7.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM8,165 (13.3%)6,200 (11.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6,470 (10.5%)7,170 (12.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5,493 (8.9%)8,648 (15.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,455 (5.6%)4,169 (7.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,772 (6.1%)4,160 (7.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,599 (4.2%)2,317 (4.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,472 (2.4%)1,263 (2.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5,229 (8.5%)6,067 (10.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5,618 (9.1%)5,150 (9.2%)
Total61,395 (100.0%)55,976 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Atlantic County

Occupancy by Ownership in Atlantic County

Of the total 106,640 dwellings in Atlantic County, owner-occupied units account for 72,378 (67.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 34,262 (32.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Atlantic County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units72,37867.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units34,26232.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units106,640100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Atlantic County

Occupancy by Household Size in Atlantic County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household30,60028.7%
2-Person Household35,13433.0%
3-Person Household16,64715.6%
4+ Person Household24,25922.8%
Total Housing Units106,640100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Atlantic County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Atlantic County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household17,360 (56.7%)13,240 (43.3%)
2-Person Household25,881 (73.7%)9,253 (26.3%)
3-Person Household11,411 (68.5%)5,236 (31.5%)
4+ Person Household17,726 (73.1%)6,533 (26.9%)
Total Housing Units72,378 (67.9%)34,262 (32.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Atlantic County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Atlantic County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School4,617 (43.7%)5,955 (56.3%)
High School Diploma20,218 (62.7%)12,017 (37.3%)
College/Associate Degree20,007 (67.4%)9,689 (32.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher27,536 (80.7%)6,601 (19.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Atlantic County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Atlantic County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years14,80413.9%
35 to 44 Years15,21014.3%
45 to 54 Years19,44018.2%
55 to 64 Years25,00723.4%
65 to 74 Years18,94117.8%
75 to 84 Years9,7109.1%
85 Years and Over3,5283.3%
Total106,640100.0%

Housing Finances in Atlantic County

Median Income by Occupancy in Atlantic County

Median Income by Occupancy in Atlantic County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied72,378 (67.9%)$94,751
Renter-Occupied34,262 (32.1%)$39,092
Average106,640 (100.0%)$73,113

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Atlantic County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Atlantic County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,075 (1.5%)2,135 (6.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999630 (0.9%)1,345 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,147 (1.6%)2,627 (7.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,293 (1.8%)2,343 (6.8%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,806 (2.5%)2,615 (7.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,023 (5.6%)4,430 (12.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,009 (9.7%)4,927 (14.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,737 (16.2%)5,455 (15.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,483 (13.1%)3,097 (9.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99915,953 (22.0%)3,436 (10.0%)
$150,000 or more18,222 (25.2%)1,852 (5.4%)
Total72,378 (100.0%)34,262 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Atlantic County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Atlantic County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300656 (0.9%)2,161 (6.3%)
$300 to $4991,448 (2.0%)1,589 (4.6%)
$500 to $7996,176 (8.5%)2,195 (6.4%)
$800 to $9998,034 (11.1%)3,365 (9.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49915,280 (21.1%)11,797 (34.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99914,744 (20.4%)7,707 (22.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49911,485 (15.9%)3,184 (9.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9996,978 (9.6%)638 (1.9%)
$3,000 or more7,577 (10.5%)223 (0.6%)
Total72,378 (100.0%)34,262 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Atlantic County

Housing Structures in Atlantic County

Housing Structures in Atlantic County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached64,67160.6%
Single Unit, Attached9,7819.2%
2 Unit Apartments4,9134.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,1133.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4,9724.7%
10 or more Apartments14,81813.9%
Mobile Home / Other3,3723.2%
Total106,640100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Atlantic County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Atlantic County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached57,908 (89.5%)6,763 (10.5%)
Single Unit, Attached6,250 (63.9%)3,531 (36.1%)
2 Unit Apartments1,126 (22.9%)3,787 (77.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments766 (18.6%)3,347 (81.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments642 (12.9%)4,330 (87.1%)
10 or more Apartments2,898 (19.6%)11,920 (80.4%)
Mobile Home / Other2,788 (82.7%)584 (17.3%)
Total72,378 (67.9%)34,262 (32.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Atlantic County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Atlantic County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room333 (0.5%)1,475 (4.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,735 (3.8%)8,984 (26.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms16,811 (23.2%)15,853 (46.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms27,794 (38.4%)6,016 (17.6%)
8 or more Rooms24,705 (34.1%)1,934 (5.6%)
Total72,378 (100.0%)34,262 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Atlantic County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Atlantic County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas55,648 (76.9%)21,339 (62.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,274 (3.1%)554 (1.6%)
Electricity7,255 (10.0%)9,981 (29.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene5,245 (7.2%)1,432 (4.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,701 (2.4%)291 (0.9%)
No Fuel Used255 (0.4%)665 (1.9%)
Total72,378 (100.0%)34,262 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Atlantic County

Household Vehicle Usage in Atlantic County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,771 (3.8%)10,013 (29.2%)
1 Vehicle21,586 (29.8%)15,024 (43.9%)
2 Vehicles29,921 (41.3%)7,148 (20.9%)
3 or more Vehicles18,100 (25.0%)2,077 (6.1%)
Total72,378 (100.0%)34,262 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Atlantic County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Atlantic County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units28,22044,158
Median Property Value$237,300$264,000
Median Household Income$70,424$13,233
Monthly Housing Costs$969$7,376
Real Estate Taxes$6,482$1,179

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Atlantic County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Atlantic County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,541 (5.5%)861 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,167 (7.7%)1,633 (3.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99915,248 (54.0%)24,671 (55.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9996,297 (22.3%)12,888 (29.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,643 (5.8%)2,397 (5.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999508 (1.8%)861 (1.9%)
$1,000,000 or more816 (2.9%)847 (1.9%)
Total28,220 (100.0%)44,158 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Atlantic County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Atlantic County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,016 (3.6%)954 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,448 (8.7%)689 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,392 (8.5%)1,798 (4.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,152 (14.7%)1,631 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,938 (17.5%)2,857 (6.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,453 (12.2%)6,799 (15.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,832 (17.1%)6,030 (13.7%)
$150,000 or more4,989 (17.7%)11,121 (25.2%)
Total28,220 (100.0%)44,158 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Atlantic County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Atlantic County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x8,771 (31.1%)107,793 (244.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x5,079 (18.0%)16,339 (37.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,334 (11.8%)11,301 (25.6%)
4.0x or more10,791 (38.2%)5,959 (13.5%)
Total28,220 (100.0%)44,158 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Atlantic County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Atlantic County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800254 (0.9%)216 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,499490 (1.7%)366 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,49924,638 (87.3%)440 (1.0%)
Total28,220 (100.0%)44,158 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Atlantic County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Atlantic County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Atlantic County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years16,970 (97.0%)530 (3.0%)
6 to 18 Years41,656 (96.1%)1,674 (3.9%)
19 to 25 Years21,642 (86.9%)3,253 (13.1%)
26 to 34 Years25,093 (86.0%)4,094 (14.0%)
35 to 44 Years25,899 (85.2%)4,489 (14.8%)
45 to 54 Years32,117 (91.2%)3,097 (8.8%)
55 to 64 Years38,168 (92.8%)2,943 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years29,510 (97.9%)635 (2.1%)
75 Years and older20,074 (99.5%)93 (0.5%)
Total251,129 (92.3%)20,808 (7.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Atlantic County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Atlantic County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born16,970 (97.0%)530 (3.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen41,656 (96.1%)1,674 (3.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen21,642 (86.9%)3,253 (13.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Atlantic County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Atlantic County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00026,323 (88.4%)3,455 (11.6%)
$25,000 to $49,99938,651 (88.8%)4,859 (11.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99936,124 (90.6%)3,724 (9.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99932,464 (93.2%)2,374 (6.8%)
$100,000 and over113,820 (94.9%)6,124 (5.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Atlantic County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Atlantic County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 67,983 (45.6%)9,772 (55.8%)
6 to 18 Years19,605 (45.3%)23,969 (55.3%)
19 to 25 Years5,505 (22.1%)16,763 (67.3%)
25 to 34 Years6,740 (23.1%)18,933 (64.9%)
35 to 44 Years5,426 (17.9%)21,019 (69.2%)
45 to 54 Years7,779 (22.1%)25,649 (72.8%)
55 to 64 Years9,797 (23.8%)30,591 (74.4%)
65 to 74 Years28,190 (93.5%)17,807 (59.1%)
75 Years and over19,948 (98.9%)12,807 (63.5%)
Total110,973 (40.8%)177,310 (65.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Atlantic County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Atlantic County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)5 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years1,887 (8.5%)1,039 (5.0%)
18 to 34 Years2,085 (7.2%)1,640 (5.7%)
35 to 64 Years6,984 (13.6%)7,827 (14.2%)
65 to 74 Years4,090 (28.6%)4,218 (26.6%)
75 Years and over3,732 (44.4%)5,127 (43.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Atlantic County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Atlantic County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)5 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years62 (0.3%)25 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years224 (0.8%)234 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,542 (3.0%)861 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,796 (12.6%)610 (3.8%)
75 Years and over1,797 (21.4%)1,848 (15.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Atlantic County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)5 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years138 (0.6%)124 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years278 (1.0%)518 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,561 (3.0%)1,584 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years746 (5.2%)1,029 (6.5%)
75 Years and over857 (10.2%)887 (7.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Atlantic County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,665 (7.5%)839 (4.0%)
18 to 34 Years1,445 (5.0%)854 (3.0%)
35 to 64 Years2,568 (5.0%)2,581 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years814 (5.7%)1,076 (6.8%)
75 Years and over946 (11.3%)1,301 (11.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Atlantic County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years191 (0.9%)101 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years417 (1.5%)368 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years3,491 (6.8%)5,127 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,362 (16.5%)3,007 (19.0%)
75 Years and over2,211 (26.3%)3,779 (32.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Atlantic County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years466 (2.1%)247 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years432 (1.5%)204 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,059 (2.1%)1,611 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years539 (3.8%)617 (3.9%)
75 Years and over811 (9.6%)1,662 (14.1%)

Technology Access in Atlantic County

Computing Device Access in Atlantic County

Computing Device Access in Atlantic County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop84,51879.3%
Smartphone93,11487.3%
Tablet67,25663.1%
No Computing Device6,2115.8%
Total106,640100.0%

Internet Access in Atlantic County

Internet Access in Atlantic County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet3130.3%
Broadband Home82,14977.0%
Cellular Data Only10,90810.2%
Satellite Internet4,3484.1%
No Internet11,32410.6%
Total106,640100.0%

Atlantic County Summary

Atlantic County, NJ is located in the southeastern part of the state, along the Atlantic Ocean. It is bordered by Cape May County to the south, Cumberland County to the west, and Ocean County to the east. Atlantic County is part of the Atlantic City-Hammonton Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Atlantic, Cape May, and Ocean counties. The county seat is Mays Landing.

History

Atlantic County was established in 1837 from portions of Gloucester and Cape May counties. It was named for the Atlantic Ocean, which borders the county to the east. The county was originally divided into three townships: Egg Harbor, Galloway, and Hamilton.
The county was home to the Lenni-Lenape Native Americans prior to European settlement. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1600s. The county was an agricultural area until the mid-1800s, when the railroad arrived and the area began to develop.
In the late 1800s, Atlantic City became a popular resort destination, and the county’s population began to grow rapidly. The city was incorporated in 1854, and the county was officially established in 1837.

Geography

Atlantic County covers an area of 637 square miles, making it the third-largest county in New Jersey. The county is located in the Atlantic Coastal Plain region of the state, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The county is divided into three townships: Egg Harbor, Galloway, and Hamilton.
The county is home to several bodies of water, including the Great Egg Harbor River, the Mullica River, and the Atlantic Ocean. The county also contains several parks, including the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, the Atlantic County Park, and the Atlantic County Veterans Memorial Park.

Economy

The economy of Atlantic County is largely based on tourism and gaming. Atlantic City is the county’s largest city and is home to several casinos, hotels, and other tourist attractions. The county is also home to several manufacturing and technology companies, as well as a growing number of small businesses.
The county’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in 2019, slightly lower than the state average of 5.3%. The median household income in the county was $63,845 in 2019, slightly higher than the state average of $62,843.

Demographics

As of the 2019 census, Atlantic County had a population of 274,549. The population is racially diverse, with the largest racial group being White (63.3%), followed by Black or African American (20.2%), Hispanic or Latino (10.2%), and Asian (4.2%).
The median age in the county is 42.3, slightly higher than the state average of 40.7. The largest age group is 45-54 (20.2%), followed by 35-44 (18.7%), 25-34 (17.2%), and 55-64 (15.7%).
The county is home to a large number of foreign-born residents, with the largest group being from India (7.2%), followed by Mexico (5.2%), and China (3.2%). The largest ancestry group in the county is German (17.2%), followed by Irish (14.2%), and Italian (10.2%).

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Atlantic County?
Total Population of Atlantic County is 274,339.
What is the Total Male Population of Atlantic County?
Total Male Population of Atlantic County is 133,897.
What is the Total Female Population of Atlantic County?
Total Female Population of Atlantic County is 140,442.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Atlantic County?
There are 95.34 Males per 100 Females in Atlantic County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Atlantic County?
There are 104.89 Females per 100 Males in Atlantic County.
What is the Median Population Age in Atlantic County?
Median Population Age in Atlantic County is 42.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Atlantic County
Average Family Size in Atlantic County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Atlantic County
Average Household Size in Atlantic County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Atlantic County?
Per Capita income in Atlantic County is $39,699.
What is the Median Family Income in Atlantic County?
Median Family Income in Atlantic County is $91,891.
What is the Median Household income in Atlantic County?
Median Household Income in Atlantic County is $73,113.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Atlantic County?
Income or Wage Gap in Atlantic County is 26.4%.
Women in Atlantic County earn 73.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Atlantic County?
Family Income Deficit in Atlantic County is $9,364.
Families that are below poverty line in Atlantic County earn $9,364 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Atlantic County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Atlantic County is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Atlantic County?
There are 141,815 People in the Labor Forcein in Atlantic County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Atlantic County?
63.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Atlantic County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Atlantic County?
Unemployment Rate in Atlantic County is 8.3%.