Atlantic County, New Jersey
Atlantic County: County in New Jersey, United States
About
Atlantic County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 census, the population was 274,549 and a population density of 158 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 262,945 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hamilton Township. The county was created 188 years ago in 1837.
Quick Facts about Atlantic County
| Population : | 262,945 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| Twitter username : | atlantic_county |
| Area : | 1739 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 17.28% |
| Land as percent of area : | 82.72% |
| Named for : | Atlantic Ocean |
| Altitude : | 39 feet / 12 meters |
| Capital : | Hamilton Township |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1837 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:40:20 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 151 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.41% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Atlantic County is located at 39°28'8"N 74°38'1"W (39.4688300, -74.6337300). It has 5 neighbors: Burlington County, Cape May County, Cumberland County, Gloucester County and Ocean County.
Atlantic County map
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The largest city of Atlantic County is Atlantic City with a population of 37,743. Other cities include, Pleasantville population 20,060, Somers Point population 10,153, Ventnor City population 9,895 and Absecon population 8,789. See all Atlantic County cities & populated places.
Atlantic County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Atlantic County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | 37,743 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Pleasantville | 20,060 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey |
| Hammonton | 13,902 | Town in Atlantic County, New Jersey |
| Somers Point | 10,153 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Ventnor City | 9,895 | City in New Jersey |
| Absecon | 8,789 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Brigantine | 8,577 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey |
| Northfield | 8,047 | City in New Jersey |
| Linwood | 6,635 | City in New Jersey |
| Margate City | 5,865 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Buena | 4,267 | Borough in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Egg Harbor City | 4,052 | City in New Jersey |
| Weymouth | 2,871 | Township of New Jersey |
| Mays Landing | 2,135 | Town |
| Folsom | 1,776 | Borough of New Jersey, United States |
| Estell Manor | 1,738 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Atlantic County
Atlantic County has 5 neighbours.
- Burlington County county in New Jersey, United States
- Cape May County county in New Jersey, United States
- Cumberland County county in New Jersey, United States
- Gloucester County county in New Jersey, United States
- Ocean County county in New Jersey, United States
- Mays Landing
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Atlantic County decreased by 4.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 274,549 | - | census |
| 2011 | 274,621 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 274,629 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 274,314 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 272,578 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 270,153 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 267,217 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 265,498 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 263,989 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 263,670 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 262,945 | -0.28% | estimation process |
People born in Atlantic County (2)
People born in Atlantic County, including politician John J. Gardner, middle-distance runner Ford Palmer, .
List
New Jersey Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset | 965,424 | Community in Franklin Township, New Jersey |
| Bergen County | 930,394 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Middlesex County | 822,736 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Essex County | 800,501 | County in New York, United States |
| Hudson County | 671,666 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Monmouth County | 618,381 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Ocean County | 614,237 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Union County | 555,394 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Camden County | 506,809 | County in Missouri, United States |
| Passaic County | 500,382 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Morris County | 491,087 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Burlington County | 446,596 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Mercer County | 367,239 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Somerset County | 329,331 | County in Maine, United States |
| Gloucester County | 293,245 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Newark | 282,520 | The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area. |
