Atlantic County, New Jersey Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Atlantic County, New Jersey
Atlantic County, New Jersey Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
276,270
Median Age
42.3
Male Median
40.5
Female Median
43.7
Atlantic County, New Jersey Population Growth

Atlantic County, New Jersey Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +1.1%%.
+1.1%% Growth
Atlantic County, New Jersey Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Atlantic County, New Jersey Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.3 | 276,270 |
| 2023 | 42.2 | 274,704 |
| 2022 | 42.0 | 274,339 |
| 2021 | 42.0 | 273,865 |
| 2020 | 41.8 | 264,650 |
| 2019 | 41.7 | 266,105 |
| 2018 | 41.5 | 268,539 |
| 2017 | 41.1 | 272,926 |
| 2016 | 40.8 | 274,026 |
| 2015 | 40.6 | 275,376 |
| 2014 | 40.5 | 275,325 |
| 2013 | 40.2 | 274,960 |
| 2012 | 40.1 | 274,402 |
| 2011 | 39.7 | 273,674 |
| 2010 | 39.4 | 273,162 |
Atlantic County, New Jersey Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.1% |
| 5–17 | 15.6% |
| 18–24 | 8.8% |
| 25–34 | 12.1% |
| 35–54 | 23.6% |
| 55–64 | 14.8% |
| 65+ | 19.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Atlantic County, New Jersey
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 68.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 35.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 33.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Atlantic County, New Jersey
The median age in Atlantic County, New Jersey is 42.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Atlantic County, New Jersey is 276,270.
In Atlantic County, New Jersey, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.6%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Atlantic County, New Jersey is aging.