Atlantic City, NJ
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Atlantic City, New Jersey Summary
Life in Atlantic City research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Atlantic City over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Atlantic City:
The population in Atlantic City is 38,486.
The median home value in Atlantic City is $220,296.
The median income in Atlantic City is $36,220.
The cost of living in Atlantic City is 99 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Atlantic City is $1,084.
The unemployment rate in Atlantic City is 12.6%.
The poverty rate in Atlantic City is 33.9%.
The average high in Atlantic City is 62.1° and the average low is 47.1°.
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Atlantic City, NJ Crime Report
Crime in Atlantic City summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Atlantic City. Key points include:
There were 3,085 total crimes in Atlantic City in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Atlantic City is 8,017.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Atlantic City is 1,780.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Atlantic City is 6,237.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Atlantic City is 278.30% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Atlantic City Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Atlantic City / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,085 | 8,017.2 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 685 | 1,780.1 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 7 | 18.2 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 179 | 465.2 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 432 | 1,122.7 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,400 | 6,237.0 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 236 | 613.3 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,972 | 5,124.7 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 192 | 499.0 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Atlantic City, NJ Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Atlantic City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Atlantic City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Atlantic City is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Atlantic City is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Atlantic City is $220,296.
The median income in Atlantic City is $36,220.
Atlantic City's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Atlantic City Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Atlantic City | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 122 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 108 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 104 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 84 | 159 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 110 | 107 | 100 | |
Atlantic City, NJ Weather
The average high in Atlantic City is 62.1° and the average low is 47.1°.
There are 67.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.6 inches of precipitation each year with 13.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Atlantic City |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 67.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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1 Reviews & Comments About Atlantic City
/5
HomeSnacks User - 2018-07-14 16:12:31.926892
Everything runs fine, but tall building and beach life really goes hand and hand and not a whole lot of crime besides summer party goers.
Casinos, and good food. It's a time and place to relax and could find work if needed to move.
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Atlantic City Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Atlantic City
The current population in Atlantic City is 38,486. The population has decreased -4.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38,486 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 38,487 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 38,481 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 37,793 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 37,999 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 38,372 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 39,075 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 39,306 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 39,547 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 39,521 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 39,591 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 39,680 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 39,848 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 40,081 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Atlantic City
Atlantic City is:
15.7% White with 6,033 White residents.
31.3% African American with 12,039 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 63 American Indian residents.
16.2% Asian with 6,225 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 156 Other residents.
3.9% Two Or More with 1,506 Two Or More residents.
32.4% Hispanic with 12,464 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Atlantic City | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15.7% | 51.9% | 58.2% |
| African American | 31.3% | 12.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 16.2% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 32.4% | 21.9% | 19.0% |
Gender in Atlantic City
Atlantic City is 51.5% female with 19,817 female residents.
Atlantic City is 48.5% male with 18,669 male residents.
| Gender | Atlantic City | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Atlantic City for adults over 25
13.0% of adults in Atlantic City completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Atlantic City completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Atlantic City completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Atlantic City completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Atlantic City completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Atlantic City completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Atlantic City completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Atlantic City completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Atlantic City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Atlantic City | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 26.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Atlantic City, New Jersey
12.2% of households in Atlantic City earn Less than $10,000.
8.5% of households in Atlantic City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
16.6% of households in Atlantic City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.8% of households in Atlantic City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.0% of households in Atlantic City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.9% of households in Atlantic City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.4% of households in Atlantic City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.7% of households in Atlantic City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.5% of households in Atlantic City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.5% of households in Atlantic City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Atlantic City | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.2% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.5% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 16.6% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.8% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.0% | 8.0% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.9% | 12.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.4% | 11.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.7% | 18.0% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.5% | 11.7% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.5% | 20.7% | 12.6% |
