Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Atlantic City, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

38,632

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

31.9%12,331

Black

29.4%11,341

White

17.6%6,796

Asian

15.4%5,964

Two or More

4.6%1,776

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%245

Other

0.5%179

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%1,012

High School Diploma

28.1%7,268

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%1,752

Some College (1+ yr)

10.8%2,796

Associate's Degree

5.9%1,519

Bachelor's Degree

16%4,133

Master's Degree

4%1,032

Professional Degree

1.9%489

Doctorate

0.5%137

HS or Higher

78%

BA or Higher

22.4%

Graduate+

6.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$207,400

Median Renti

$1,136

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

30.3%5,022

Renter-Occupied

69.7%11,545

Total Units

19,927

Homeownership

30.3%

Vacancy Rate

16.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.7%238

$50K–$100K

12%602

$100K–$150K

13.8%692

$150K–$200K

17.6%882

$200K–$300K

28.6%1,434

$300K–$500K

14.4%725

$500K–$1M

7.9%397

$1M+

1%52

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,967

$500–$750

977

$750–$1,000

1,271

$1,000–$1,250

2,711

$1,250–$1,500

1,752

$1,500–$2,000

2,119

$2,000+

589

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%33

2010–2019

3.3%660

2000–2009

3.9%782

1990–1999

9.1%1,809

1980–1989

16.1%3,205

1970–1979

9.6%1,910

1960–1969

11.8%2,357

1950–1959

9.8%1,955

1940–1949

7.5%1,496

1939 or earlier

28.7%5,720

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59.3%9,828

Electricity

34.4%5,703

No Fuel

2.6%437

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%253

Fuel Oil

0.8%128

Other

0.7%121

Wood

0.4%66

Solar

0.2%31

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,028

Mean Household Incomei

$64,129

Per Capita Incomei

$26,937

Poverty Ratei

31.4%

Unemploymenti

14.5%

Labor Forcei

18,480

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.8%1,616

$10K–$15K

8.7%1,446

$15K–$20K

7.8%1,288

$20K–$25K

6.8%1,120

$25K–$30K

5.4%887

$30K–$35K

4.8%789

$35K–$40K

5.7%938

$40K–$45K

4.9%804

$45K–$50K

4.2%704

$50K–$60K

8.7%1,442

$60K–$75K

7.9%1,310

$75K–$100K

8.2%1,359

$100K–$125K

3.8%628

$125K–$150K

4.8%795

$150K–$200K

5.5%908

$200K+

3.2%533

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

4,927

Residentsi

6,791

Avg. Tenant Renti

$427/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

31 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing1,422 homes68% occupied$435/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers962 homes83% occupied$493/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 82,052 homes95% occupied$391/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $41,028/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

73.3%

Very low income$12K–$21K/yr

19.6%

Low income$21K–$33K/yr

6.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $33K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

67.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

88.1% of subsidized households are minority

26.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

46.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

11,11428.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,922

China

310

India

299

Philippines

247

Korea

Poland

United Kingdom

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

15,317

Avg. Commutei

23.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

15,739

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,045(3.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86%Insured

14%Uninsured