Atlantic County, New Jersey
County
Overview
- County Name
- Atlantic County
- State
- New Jersey
- FIPS Code
- 34001
- State FIPS
- 34
- County FIPS
- 001
Geography
- Land Area
- 555.58 sq mi
- Water Area
- 116.26 sq mi
- Total Area
- 671.84 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.469355
- Longitude
- -74.633759
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 257,407
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 201,754
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 212,211 | 82.4% |
| Hispanic | 45,200 | 17.6% |
| White | 149,684 | 58.2% |
| Black | 33,957 | 13.2% |
| Asian | 17,323 | 6.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 707 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,300 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 173,359 | 85.9% |
| Hispanic | 28,396 | 14.1% |
| White | 127,289 | 63.1% |
| Black | 28,454 | 14.1% |
| Asian | 14,480 | 7.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,769 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 814 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 276,270
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $82,404
- Poverty Rate
- 12.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 35,618
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 155,037 | 56.1% |
| Black | 37,110 | 13.4% |
| Asian | 21,681 | 7.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 192,804
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 67,598 | 35.1% |
| Republican | 54,769 | 28.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 67,646 | 35.1% |
| Other | 292 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 89,478 | 46.4% |
| Female | 100,531 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 115,476 | 59.9% |
| Hispanic | 24,558 | 12.7% |
| Black | 19,721 | 10.2% |
| Asian | 8,382 | 4.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 77,661
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 40.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 54,534 | 47.2% |
| Hispanic | 5,190 | 21.1% |
| Black | 6,331 | 32.1% |
| Asian | 1,782 | 21.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 36,618 | 40.9% |
| Female | 40,638 | 40.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 56,077 (28.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 61,907 (31.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 132,199
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $294,058
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,517
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.8%
- Public Transit
- 4.6%
- Work From Home
- 9.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.