Atlantic City, NJ Demographics

A map of Atlantic City's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	12,331	11,513	31.9%	29.9%
Black	11,341	13,079	29.4%	34.0%
White	6,796	6,219	17.6%	16.2%
Asian	5,964	6,208	15.4%	16.1%
Multiracial	1,776	1,126	4.6%	2.9%
Native American/Other	424	352	1.1%	0.9%

Atlantic City, New Jersey has an estimated population of 38,632, a less than 1% change from the 38,497 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 31.9% Hispanic, 29.4% Black, 17.6% White, 15.4% Asian, 4.6% Multiracial, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Atlantic City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Atlantic City has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Atlantic City, that probability was 74.2% in 2020 and 75.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Atlantic City is ranked the 26th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. 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 was ranked the 26th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Atlantic City's White Population

6,796 residents of Atlantic City, or 17.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Atlantic City is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Atlantic City ranks 676th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlantic City's White population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. White residents' share of Atlantic City's population has increased from 16.2% to 17.6%.

Atlantic City is more White than neighboring Pleasantville (8.2% White). Atlantic City is less White than neighboring Ventnor City (70.4% White), Absecon (68.7% White), Absecon Highlands (65% White), and Margate City (92.3% White).

Atlantic City's Black Population

11,341 residents of Atlantic City, or 29.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Atlantic City is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Atlantic City ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlantic City's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. Black residents' share of Atlantic City's population has decreased from 34.0% to 29.4%.

Atlantic City is more Black than neighboring Ventnor City (5.2% Black), Absecon (10.3% Black), Absecon Highlands (0.8% Black), and Margate City (0.4% Black). Atlantic City is less Black than neighboring Pleasantville (30.4% Black).

Atlantic City's Asian Population

5,964 residents of Atlantic City, or 15.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Atlantic City is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Atlantic City ranks 86th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlantic City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. Asian residents' share of Atlantic City's population has decreased from 16.1% to 15.4%.

Atlantic City is more Asian than neighboring Ventnor City (6.1% Asian), Absecon (6.2% Asian), Pleasantville (2% Asian), Absecon Highlands (4.3% Asian), and Margate City (1.3% Asian).

Atlantic City's Hispanic Population

12,331 residents of Atlantic City, or 31.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Atlantic City is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Atlantic City ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlantic City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Atlantic City's population has increased from 29.9% to 31.9%.

Atlantic City is more Hispanic than neighboring Ventnor City (14.2% Hispanic), Absecon (12.8% Hispanic), Absecon Highlands (28.3% Hispanic), and Margate City (4.3% Hispanic). Atlantic City is less Hispanic than neighboring Pleasantville (53.7% Hispanic).

Atlantic City's Native American/Other Population

424 residents of Atlantic City, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Atlantic City is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Atlantic City ranks 138th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlantic City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 20.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Atlantic City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Atlantic City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ventnor City (0.4% Native American/Other), Absecon (0% Native American/Other), Pleasantville (0.6% Native American/Other), and Margate City (0% Native American/Other). Atlantic City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Absecon Highlands (1.2% Native American/Other).

Atlantic City's Multiracial Population

1,776 residents of Atlantic City, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Atlantic City is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Atlantic City ranks 408th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlantic City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 57.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Atlantic City's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.6%.

Atlantic City is more Multiracial than neighboring Ventnor City (3.7% Multiracial), Absecon (1.9% Multiracial), Absecon Highlands (0.5% Multiracial), and Margate City (1.7% Multiracial). Atlantic City is less Multiracial than neighboring Pleasantville (5.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.