Atlantic City city is located in Atlantic County New Jersey. Atlantic City city has a 2024 population of 38,432. Atlantic City city is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually but its population has increased by 0.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 38,417 in 2020.
The average household income in Atlantic City city is $56,952 with a poverty rate of 33.88%. The median age in Atlantic City city is 37.8 years: 37.1 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Atlantic City city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 12,251 | 31.83% |
| White | 7,921 | 20.58% |
| Other race | 7,345 | 19.08% |
| Asian | 6,225 | 16.17% |
| Two or more races | 4,126 | 10.72% |
| Native American | 618 | 1.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,527 | 2.3 | 30.1 | 69.9 |
| Non Family | 7,818 | 1.2 | 26.7 | 73.3 |
| Married | 3,933 | 3.3 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Female | 3,541 | 3.24 | 14.4 | 85.6 |
| Male | 1,235 | 3.38 | 25.6 | 74.4 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
30.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,013 | 12.11% |
| Associates Degree | 1,359 | 5.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,665 | 14.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,444 | 5.81% |
| High School Graduate | 8,609 | 34.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,926 | 11.76% |
| Some College | 3,855 | 15.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,046 | 6,745 | 1,234 |
| Hispanic | 6,625 | 3,907 | 672 |
| White | 5,359 | 4,810 | 1,864 |
| Asian | 3,988 | 2,780 | 1,198 |
| Other Race | 3,767 | 1,959 | 394 |
| 2+ Races | 2,220 | 1,779 | 340 |
| Native American | 364 | 147 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.76%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 34.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,949 | $34,943 | $44,206 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,162 | $73,689 | $60,700 |
| High School Graduate | $29,752 | $36,182 | $24,498 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,082 | $28,640 | $20,733 |
| Overall | $31,785 | $34,811 | $28,822 |
| Some College | $33,725 | $35,427 | $32,815 |
$31,785
Average Earnings
$34,811
Average Male
$28,822
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
51.75% of Atlantic City city residents speak only English, while 48.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,961 | 4,833 | 40.41% |
| Black | 12,167 | 4,439 | 36.48% |
| Other | 6,929 | 3,295 | 47.55% |
| Asian | 6,224 | 1,841 | 29.58% |
| White | 5,906 | 1,386 | 23.47% |
| Multiple | 4,103 | 1,102 | 26.86% |
| Native | 554 | 227 | 40.97% |
33.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.88%
Male Poverty Rate
36.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Atlantic City city is Other, with 47.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Atlantic City city is White, with 23.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.8% |
| High School | 30.07% |
| Some College | 22.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 54.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.06% |
| Female Employed | 20.79% |
| Male Employed | 14.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,242 | $64,517 |
| Households | $36,220 | $56,952 |
| Married Families | $61,683 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,009 | $45,233 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.8%
Male Marriage Rate
28.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,009
Number of Veterans
939
Male Veterans
70
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 463 |
| Second Gulf War | 81 |
| First Gulf War | 79 |
| Korea | 38 |
| World War II | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 304 |
| 75+ | 303 |
| 55 to 64 | 258 |
| 35 to 54 | 144 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 494 | 5.35% |
| White | 315 | 4.44% |
| Hispanic | 98 | 1.23% |
| Asian | 68 | 1.51% |
| Other Race | 57 | 1.22% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 2.2% |
| Native American | 21 | 5.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
12.6%
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
50.63%
Born in Atlantic City city
70.44%
Native Born
29.56%
Foreign Born
16.47%
Non Citizen
13.09%
Naturalized
70.44% of Atlantic City city residents were born in the United States, with 50.63% having been born in New Jersey. 16.47% 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 | 38,272 | -32 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 38,304 | -32 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 38,336 | -32 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 38,368 | -32 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 38,400 | -32 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 38,432 | -32 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 38,464 | -32 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 38,496 | 47 | 0.12% |
| 2021 | 38,449 | 32 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 38,417 | 678 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 37,739 | 146 | 0.39% |
| 2018 | 37,593 | -195 | -0.52% |
| 2017 | 37,788 | -414 | -1.08% |
| 2016 | 38,202 | -480 | -1.24% |
| 2015 | 38,682 | -492 | -1.26% |
| 2014 | 39,174 | -289 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 39,463 | 75 | 0.19% |
| 2012 | 39,388 | -96 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 39,484 | -49 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 39,533 | 0 | 0% |