Absecon city is located in Atlantic County New Jersey. Absecon city has a 2024 population of 9,121. Absecon city is currently declining at a rate of -0.1% annually but its population has increased by 0.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,116 in 2020.
The average household income in Absecon city is $106,976 with a poverty rate of 9.17%. The median age in Absecon city is 37.6 years: 36.7 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Absecon city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,539 | 71.97% |
| Two or more races | 1,106 | 12.17% |
| Black or African American | 793 | 8.73% |
| Asian | 295 | 3.25% |
| Other race | 250 | 2.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 49 | 0.54% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,564 | 2.51 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Married | 1,778 | 3.29 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
| Non Family | 1,150 | 1.23 | 63 | 37 |
| Female | 387 | 2.52 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Male | 249 | 2.81 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
73.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 298 | 4.57% |
| Associates Degree | 615 | 9.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,622 | 24.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 439 | 6.74% |
| High School Graduate | 2,165 | 33.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 124 | 1.9% |
| Some College | 1,252 | 19.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,554 | 4,356 | 1,537 |
| Hispanic | 872 | 733 | 260 |
| Black | 725 | 692 | 130 |
| 2+ Races | 671 | 671 | 258 |
| Asian | 216 | 172 | 90 |
| Other Race | 118 | 26 | 0 |
| Islander | 38 | 30 | 0 |
| Native American | 24 | 24 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 45.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,669 | $69,423 | $41,364 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,931 | $0 | $57,244 |
| High School Graduate | $24,848 | $32,561 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $44,327 | $250,001 | $43,053 |
| Overall | $44,919 | $52,923 | $40,893 |
| Some College | $47,937 | $45,750 | $48,733 |
$44,919
Average Earnings
$52,923
Average Male
$40,893
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.07% of Absecon city residents speak only English, while 15.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,203 | 329 | 5.3% |
| Black | 747 | 219 | 29.32% |
| Hispanic | 1,498 | 158 | 10.55% |
| Asian | 295 | 115 | 38.98% |
| Islander | 54 | 54 | 100% |
| Multiple | 1,106 | 13 | 1.18% |
9.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.68%
Male Poverty Rate
12.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Absecon city is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Absecon city is Multiple, with 1.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.37% |
| Some College | 4.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Female Employed | 9.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.78% |
| Male Employed | 2.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,778 | $127,396 |
| Households | $73,141 | $106,976 |
| Married Families | $104,076 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,391 | $61,772 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
503
Number of Veterans
445
Male Veterans
58
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 177 |
| Korea | 123 |
| First Gulf War | 116 |
| Second Gulf War | 46 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 223 |
| 65 to 74 | 125 |
| 55 to 64 | 93 |
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 423 | 8.68% |
| Black | 60 | 8.28% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 1.79% |
| Islander | 11 | 28.95% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 1.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.78%
Born in Absecon city
89.71%
Native Born
10.29%
Foreign Born
2.66%
Non Citizen
7.63%
Naturalized
89.71% of Absecon city residents were born in the United States, with 61.78% having been born in New Jersey. 2.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,076 | -9 | -0.1% |
| 2028 | 9,085 | -9 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 9,094 | -9 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 9,103 | -9 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 9,112 | -9 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 9,121 | -9 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 9,130 | -9 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 9,139 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2021 | 9,134 | 18 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 9,116 | 295 | 3.34% |
| 2019 | 8,821 | 424 | 5.05% |
| 2018 | 8,397 | 251 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 8,146 | -36 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 8,182 | -102 | -1.23% |
| 2015 | 8,284 | -93 | -1.11% |
| 2014 | 8,377 | -64 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 8,441 | -26 | -0.31% |
| 2012 | 8,467 | -25 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 8,492 | -8 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 8,500 | 0 | 0% |