Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ Metro Area
U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.
Demographics
372,989 Population
807.1 Square Miles
462.14 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
45 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
19.29%
18 to 34
19.57%
35 to 64
37.36%
65 and Over
23.78%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
49.16%
Female
50.84%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
13.82%
Native
86.18%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
37.19%
2000 to 2009
26.42%
1990 to 1999
17.31%
Before 1990
19.09%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
9.4%
High School Grad or Higher
90.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.12%
School Dropout Rate
In School
98.08%
Dropped Out
1.92%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
77.71%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$44,357
Median Household Income
$80,806
Gini Index
0.46
Unemployment Rate
Employed
93.15%
Unemployed
6.85%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
10.38%
Population Under 18
Poverty
12.6%
Non-poverty
87.4%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
9.65%
Non-poverty
90.35%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
26 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
6.5%
With Health Insurance Coverage
93.5%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.33
Number of Households
156,904
Marital Status
Single
48.79%
Married
51.22%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
35.82%
Now Married
53.86%
Widowed
3.3%
Divorced
7.02%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
31.51%
Now Married
48.79%
Widowed
9.11%
Divorced
10.6%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
4.13%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
230,105
Occupancy Status
Occupied
68.19%
Vacant
31.81%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
73.83%
Renter Occupied
26.17%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
5.25%
For Sale
1.85%
Other
92.9%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1980
Types of Structures
Single Unit
69.71%
Multi Unit
27.3%
Mobile Home
2.99%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.03%
*Universe: Housing Units
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
57.69%
Without Mortgage
42.31%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$366,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,467
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
8.48%