Atlantic County Demographics
A map of Atlantic County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 148,858 | 54.2% |
Hispanic | 53,713 | 19.6% |
Black | 39,022 | 14.2% |
Asian | 21,563 | 7.9% |
Multiracial | 9,596 | 3.5% |
Native American/Other | 1,782 | 0.6% |
Atlantic County, New Jersey had a population of 274,534 in 2020. It was 54.2% White, 14.2% Black, 7.9% Asian, 19.6% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Atlantic County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Atlantic County is the 15th most populous county of the 21 counties in New Jersey.
Atlantic County's White Population
148,858 residents of Atlantic County identify as White, or 54.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Atlantic County roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 21 counties in New Jersey, Atlantic County is ranked #11 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Atlantic County is more White than neighboring Camden County (53.3% White), and Cumberland County (42.7% White). Atlantic County is less White than neighboring Burlington County (63.8% White), Cape May County (84% White), and Ocean County (81.7% White).
Atlantic County's Black Population
39,022 residents of Atlantic County identify as Black, or 14.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Atlantic County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 21 counties in New Jersey, Atlantic County is ranked #7 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Atlantic County is more Black than neighboring Cape May County (3.5% Black), and Ocean County (2.8% Black). Atlantic County is less Black than neighboring Burlington County (16.2% Black), Camden County (18.2% Black), and Cumberland County (17.1% Black).
Atlantic County's Asian Population
21,563 residents of Atlantic County identify as Asian, or 7.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Atlantic County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 21 counties in New Jersey, Atlantic County is ranked #7 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Atlantic County is more Asian than neighboring Burlington County (5.6% Asian), Cape May County (0.9% Asian), Camden County (6.2% Asian), Cumberland County (1.3% Asian), and Ocean County (1.8% Asian).
Atlantic County's Hispanic Population
53,713 residents of Atlantic County identify as Hispanic, or 19.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Atlantic County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 21 counties in New Jersey, Atlantic County is ranked #9 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Atlantic County is more Hispanic than neighboring Burlington County (8.7% Hispanic), Cape May County (7.8% Hispanic), Camden County (18.2% Hispanic), and Ocean County (10.4% Hispanic). Atlantic County is less Hispanic than neighboring Cumberland County (34.4% Hispanic).
Atlantic County's Native American/Other Population
1,782 residents of Atlantic County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Atlantic County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 21 counties in New Jersey, Atlantic County is ranked #13 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Atlantic County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cape May County (0.5% Native American/Other). Atlantic County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burlington County (0.9% Native American/Other), Cumberland County (1% Native American/Other), and Ocean County (0.7% Native American/Other).
Atlantic County's Multiracial Population
9,596 residents of Atlantic County identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Atlantic County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 21 counties in New Jersey, Atlantic County is ranked #6 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Atlantic County is more Multiracial than neighboring Cape May County (3.3% Multiracial), and Ocean County (2.6% Multiracial). Atlantic County is less Multiracial than neighboring Burlington County (4.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.