Poverty Rate in Atlantic County, New Jersey
In Atlantic County, New Jersey, an estimated 29,894 of 270,898 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Atlantic County, New Jersey?
The poverty rate in Atlantic County, New Jersey is 11%.
- How many people in Atlantic County, New Jersey live in poverty?
In Atlantic County, New Jersey, an estimated 29,894 of 270,898 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Atlantic County, New Jersey compare to the average for New Jersey?
The poverty rate in Atlantic County, New Jersey is 13.4% higher than the New Jersey average. In Atlantic County, New Jersey, an estimated 11.0% of 270,898 people live in poverty. In New Jersey, 9.7% of 9,103,154 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Atlantic County, New Jersey compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Atlantic County, New Jersey is 12.7% lower than the US average. In Atlantic County, New Jersey, an estimated 11.0% of 270,898 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Absecon, New Jersey 9.2% of 8,962 people.
- Absecon Highlands, New Jersey 7.2% of 1,285 people.
- Atlantic City, New Jersey 32.4% of 37,857 people.
- Bargaintown, New Jersey 5.8% of 5,178 people.
- Brigantine, New Jersey 10.3% of 7,784 people.
Under 18 years
14.5% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
14.5% of 56 thousand people
Under 5 years
10.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
10.9% of 14 thousand people
5 to 17 years
15.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
15.7% of 42 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
14.4% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
14.4% of 56 thousand people
18 to 64 years
11.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
11.8% of 158 thousand people
18 to 34 years
11.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
11.3% of 53 thousand people
35 to 64 years
12.1% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
12.1% of 105 thousand people
60 years and over
8.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
8.6% of 78 thousand people
65 years and over
8.7% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
8.7% of 56 thousand people
White
8.7% Poverty Rate for White people in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
8.7% of 151 thousand people
Black or African American
21.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
21.2% of 38 thousand people
Asian
14.3% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
14.3% of 22 thousand people
Some other race
19.4% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
19.4% of 29 thousand people
Two or more races
5.7% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
5.7% of 28 thousand people
Hispanic
16.1% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
16.1% of 54 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
8.1% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
8.1% of 145 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
10.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
10.6% of 191 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
22.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
22.8% of 20 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14.3% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
14.3% of 56 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
9.5% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
9.5% of 51 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
4.4% of 64 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
6.6% of 142 thousand people
Employed
5.3% Poverty Rate for employed people in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
5.3% of 133 thousand people
Male
4.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
4.1% of 67 thousand people
Female
6.5% Poverty Rate for employed women in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
6.5% of 66 thousand people
Unemployed
25.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
25.9% of 9 thousand people
Male
25.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
25.9% of 6 thousand people
Female
25.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
25.8% of 3 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
11% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
11% of 219 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
2.7% of 92 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
11.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
11.7% of 53 thousand people
Did not work
20.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
20.7% of 74 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
19.2% Poverty Rate for single people in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
19.2% of 54 thousand people
Male
18.8% Poverty Rate for single men in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
18.8% of 25 thousand people
Female
19.5% Poverty Rate for single women in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
19.5% of 29 thousand people
18 to 24 years
39.9% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
39.9% of 4 thousand people
25 to 34 years
14.5% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
14.5% of 9 thousand people
35 to 44 years
30.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
30.6% of 6 thousand people
45 to 54 years
10.4% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
10.4% of 7 thousand people
55 to 64 years
22.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
22.9% of 10 thousand people
65 to 74 years
15.1% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
15.1% of 10 thousand people
75 years and over
13.9% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
13.9% of 8 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
4.1% of 24 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
22.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
22.6% of 11 thousand people
Did not work
36.8% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
36.8% of 19 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
11.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Atlantic County, New Jersey
2023
11.6%
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