Atlantic City, NJ Demographics

A map of Atlantic City's Population by Race

Atlantic City, New Jersey had a population of 38,497 in 2020. It was 16.2% White, 34.0% Black, 16.1% Asian, 29.9% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Atlantic City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Atlantic City is the 26th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Atlantic City's White Population

6,219 residents of Atlantic City identify as White, or 16.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Atlantic City considerably less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Atlantic City is ranked #676 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Atlantic City is more White than neighboring Pleasantville (10.1% White). Atlantic City is less White than neighboring Ventnor City (70.3% White), Absecon (64.9% White), Absecon Highlands (66.5% White), and Margate City (93% White).

Atlantic City's Black Population

13,079 residents of Atlantic City identify as Black, or 34.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Atlantic City considerably larger than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Atlantic City is ranked #23 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Atlantic City is more Black than neighboring Ventnor City (2.6% Black), Absecon (11.3% Black), Absecon Highlands (5% Black), and Margate City (0.2% Black). Atlantic City is less Black than neighboring Pleasantville (34.8% Black).

Atlantic City's Asian Population

6,208 residents of Atlantic City identify as Asian, or 16.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Atlantic City slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Atlantic City is ranked #86 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Atlantic City is more Asian than neighboring Ventnor City (7.7% Asian), Absecon (7.6% Asian), Pleasantville (2.1% Asian), Absecon Highlands (8.8% Asian), and Margate City (1% Asian).

Atlantic City's Hispanic Population

11,513 residents of Atlantic City identify as Hispanic, or 29.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Atlantic City slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Atlantic City is ranked #73 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Atlantic City is more Hispanic than neighboring Ventnor City (15.6% Hispanic), Absecon (11.9% Hispanic), Absecon Highlands (14.1% Hispanic), and Margate City (3.4% Hispanic). Atlantic City is less Hispanic than neighboring Pleasantville (50% Hispanic).

Atlantic City's Native American/Other Population

352 residents of Atlantic City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Atlantic City roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Atlantic City is ranked #131 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Atlantic City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ventnor City (0.5% Native American/Other), Absecon (0.8% Native American/Other), Pleasantville (0.7% Native American/Other), Absecon Highlands (0.4% Native American/Other), and Margate City (0.4% Native American/Other).

Atlantic City's Multiracial Population

1,126 residents of Atlantic City identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Atlantic City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Atlantic City is ranked #399 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Atlantic City is more Multiracial than neighboring Pleasantville (2.3% Multiracial), and Margate City (2% Multiracial). Atlantic City is less Multiracial than neighboring Ventnor City (3.2% Multiracial), Absecon (3.6% Multiracial), and Absecon Highlands (5.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.