Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ Metro Area
U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2021). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.
Demographics
273,865 Population
555.51 Square Miles
492.99 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
42 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
21.3%
18 to 34
20.78%
35 to 64
39.68%
65 and Over
18.24%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
48.73%
Female
51.27%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
15.87%
Native
84.13%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
21.63%
2000 to 2009
31.14%
1990 to 1999
21.66%
Before 1990
25.57%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
12.2%
High School Grad or Higher
87.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.41%
School Dropout Rate
In School
97.57%
Dropped Out
2.43%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
73.26%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$36,143
Median Household Income
$66,473
Gini Index
0.48
Unemployment Rate
Employed
91.41%
Unemployed
8.59%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
14%
Population Under 18
Poverty
20.52%
Non-poverty
79.48%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
9.96%
Non-poverty
90.04%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
25 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
7.9%
With Health Insurance Coverage
92.1%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.55
Number of Households
105,277
Marital Status
Single
52.69%
Married
47.3%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
38.07%
Now Married
48.97%
Widowed
3.1%
Divorced
9.87%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
31.98%
Now Married
45.75%
Widowed
9.27%
Divorced
13%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.88%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
131,505
Occupancy Status
Occupied
80.06%
Vacant
19.94%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
66.86%
Renter Occupied
33.14%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
8.92%
For Sale
6.4%
Other
84.68%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1975
Types of Structures
Single Unit
66.93%
Multi Unit
30.21%
Mobile Home
2.81%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.04%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
63.17%
Without Mortgage
36.83%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$222,600
Median Gross Rent
$1,175
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
12.29%