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Atlantic City, NJ

Total Population

38,726

Median Household Income

$35,279

Median Home Value

$174,400

Median Rent

$1,059

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$35,279

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$174,400

100.6% above state median

Rent

$1,059

100% above state median

Median Age

39.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Atlantic City, NJ

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 13.2% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

High remote work adoption with 16.7% working from home.

Poverty rate of 31.7% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$35,279

-53.1% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.1%

State: $-31,562,852

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.31 people

Total Households

16,514

Family Households

24.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

29.8%

#2 Industry

Finance

19.9%

#3 Industry

Construction

18.2%

Total Employed Residents:6,106

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

1.3%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

5.5%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

16.7%

2,362 workers

Public Transit

21.4%

3,036 workers

Total Commuting Workers:14,176

Commute Insights

High remote work adoption (16.7% work from home)

Good public transit usage (21.4% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

86.8%

15,503 employed

Labor Force

17,866

2,351 unemployed

Median Age

39.2 years

Per Capita Income

$24,108

Poverty Rate

31.7%

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