Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2022 Population
274,339
0.173% 1-year growth
US Senator
Bob Menendez
Democratic Party
US Senator
Cory Booker
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
42
0% 1-year change
2022 Poverty Rate
13%
6.96% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$73,113
9.99% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$254,100
14.2% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
129,611
0.168% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ had a population of 274k people with a median age of 42 and a median household income of $73,113. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ grew from 273,865 to 274,339, a 0.173% increase and its median household income grew from $66,473 to $73,113, a 9.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (55%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.9%), Other (Hispanic) (8.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.7%), and White (Hispanic) (5.17%).

None of the households in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.2% of the residents in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ are Stockton University (2,490 degrees awarded in 2022), Atlantic Cape Community College (829 degrees), and Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City (153 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ was $254,100, and the homeownership rate was 67.9%.

Most people in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ is home to a population of 274k people, from which 93.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 15.8% of Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ residents were born outside of the country (43.3k people).

In 2022, there were 4.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (151k people) in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 23.9k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.2%
2022 Citizenship
93%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 93.2% of Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ was 93%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    151k ± 642
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    35.5k ± 1.01k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    23.9k ± 1.84k
19.7%
Hispanic Population
54.2k people

In 2022, there were 4.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (151k people) in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 23.9k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

19.7% of the people in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ are hispanic (54.2k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    273,669 ± 12,652 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    204,992 ± 10,992 people
  3. Mexico
    104,320 ± 7,885 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 273,669 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 204,992 and Mexico with 104,320.

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Foreign-Born Population

15.8%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
43.3k people
15.9%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
43.5k people

As of 2022, 15.8% of Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ residents (43.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ was 15.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    4,612 ± 491
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,067 ± 406
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,331 ± 332

Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.23 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ employs 130k people. The largest industries in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,183 people), Retail Trade (15,789 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (15,369 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($96,528), Public Administration ($79,688), and Information ($69,767).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,965. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.489, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

130k
2022 Value
± 3,251
0.168%
1 Year growth
± 3.52%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ grew at a rate of 0.168%, from 129k employees to 130k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (13,849 people), Sales & Related Occupations (13,358 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (11,717 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

130k
2022 Value
± 3,251
0.168%
1 Year growth
± 3.52%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ grew at a rate of 0.168%, from 129k employees to 130k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,183 people), Retail Trade (15,789 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (15,369 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$48,763
Median earning men ± $2,297
$36,153
Median earning women ± $1,355

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($89,382), Information ($75,667), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,182).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($75,208), Information ($61,607), and Public Administration ($59,848).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.27%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.24M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.27% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.5%.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 943
    Accommodation and Food Services
  2. 800
    Construction
  3. 798
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $1.59M
    Accommodation and Food Services
  2. $1.38M
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. $925k
    Retail Trade

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2020 Election Results
  1. Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
    Republican Party
  3. Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
    Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez
Senator from New Jersey1
Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.
Cory Booker
Senator from New Jersey2
Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ awarded 3,605 degrees. The student population of Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 5,046 male students and 8,612 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ are White (2,205 and 61.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (602 and 16.8%), Black or African American (372 and 10.4%), and Asian (213 and 5.93%).

The largest universities in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Stockton University (2,490 and 69.1%), Atlantic Cape Community College (829 and 23%), and Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City (153 and 4.24%).

The most popular majors in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ are General Business Administration & Management (535 and 14.8%), General Health Services (325 and 9.02%), and Registered Nursing (237 and 6.57%).

The median tuition cost in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ for a public four year colleges is $12,740 for in-state students and $20,474 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 13,658 (36.9% men and 63.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 13,658 students enrolled in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, 36.9% men and 63.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,291 records, of which 61.9% were women and 38.1% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Health Services
    325 degrees awarded
  2. General Psychology
    192 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    385 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ was General Health Services with 325 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Stockton University
    2,490 degrees awarded
  2. Atlantic Cape Community College
    829 degrees awarded
  3. Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City
    153 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Stockton University with 2,490 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,212 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, which is 0.506 times less than the 2,393 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,205 degrees mean that there were 3.66 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 602 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($12,740) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,448) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.15% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.92M), Bachelors Degree (1.77M), and Some college (1.3M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ was $254,100 in 2022, which is 0.901 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $222,600 to $254,100, a 14.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ is 67.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ is $73,113. In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ was Hunterdon County, NJ with a value of $133,534, followed by Somerset County, NJ and Morris County, NJ, with respective values of $131,948 and $130,808.

Housing

Property

$254,100
Median Property Value 2022
±$5,007
$72,378
Median Property Taxes
±$1,916

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

67.9%
Homeownership
2022
58.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 67.9% of the housing units in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.9%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Hunterdon County, NJ
  2. Somerset County, NJ
  3. Morris County, NJ

In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ was Hunterdon County, NJ with a value of $133,534, followed by Somerset County, NJ and Morris County, NJ, with respective values of $131,948 and $130,808.

The following map shows all of the counties in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$73,113
Median Household Income
± $1,917
107k
Number of Households
± 2,677

In 2022, the median household income of the 107k households in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ grew to $73,113 from the previous year's value of $66,473.

The following chart displays the households in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ is from New Jersey.
0.489
2022 Wage GINI in New Jersey
0.49
2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2022, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.489 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.278% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (74.1%)
  2. Carpooled (9.42%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.19%)

In 2022, 74.1% of workers in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.42%) and those who worked at home (7.19%).

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Commute Time

25.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ have a shorter commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.1% of the workforce in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ (35k out of 269k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

92.3% of the population of Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ has health coverage, with 46.8% on employee plans, 19.8% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 0.797% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1181 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.854% increase from the previous year (1171 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1168 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 370 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,181 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,181 patients per year. This represents a 0.854% increase from the previous year (1,171 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.65%
Uninsured
46.8%
Employer Coverage
19.8%
Medicaid
14.9%
Medicare
10.2%
Non-Group
0.797%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ declined by 3.12% from 7.9% to 7.65%.

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