New Jersey Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 276,270 (100%) |
| Population Density | 497 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 64 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $78,050 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,637 |
| Median Home Value | $295,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 132,199 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 75,281 (56.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 34,276 (25.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 22,642 (17.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 109,557 |
| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
| Family Households | 71,330 (65.1%) |
The table below compares Atlantic County to the other 21 counties and county equivalents in New Jersey by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 16 | 30th |
| Population Density | # 16 | 30th |
| Median Household Income | # 21 | 5th |
| Per Capita Income | # 19 | 15th |
| Diversity Index | # 12 | 50th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New Jersey Census Data Comparison Tool.
