Atlantic City
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, with 38,497 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ventnor City, 3.0 miles SW.
- 38,497residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 10.8 sq miland area · 27.9 km²
- 3,578 / sq mipopulation density
- 08401ZIP code
About Atlantic City
Atlantic City, sometimes referred to by its initials A.C., is a seaside resort city in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Atlantic City comprises the second half of the Atlantic City–Hammonton metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses those cities and all of Atlantic County for statistical purposes. Both Atlantic City and Hammonton, as well as the surrounding Atlantic County, are culturally tied to Philadelphia and constitute part of the larger Philadelphia combined statistical area, along with other smaller South Jersey metros such as Vineland–Bridgeton (Cumberland County) and Ocean City (Cape May County).
Located in South Jersey on Absecon Island and known for its casinos, nightlife, boardwalk, and Atlantic Ocean beaches and coastline, the city is prominently known as the "Las Vegas of the East Coast" and inspired the U.S. version of the board game Monopoly, which uses various Atlantic City street names and destinations in the game. New Jersey voters legalized casino gambling in Atlantic City in 1976, and the first casino opened two years later. From 1921 to 2004, Atlantic City hosted the Miss America pageant, which later returned to the city from 2013 to 2018.
As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 38,497, a decline of 1,061 (c. 2.7%) from the 2010 census count of 39,558, which in turn reflected a decrease of 959 (c. 2.4%) from the 40,517 counted in the 2000 census.
The city was incorporated on May 1, 1854, from portions of Egg Harbor Township and Galloway Township. It is located on Absecon Island and borders Absecon, Brigantine, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Pleasantville, Ventnor City, and the Atlantic Ocean. And
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Living in Atlantic City
- Median household income
- $41,028
- Median home value
- $207,400
- Median rent
- $1,136/mo
- Median age
- 38
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Atlantic City had 38,497 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 38,497 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,578 per sq mi (1,381 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Atlantic City at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Atlantic County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 38,497 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.76 sq mi (27.9 km²) |
| Water area | 6.45 sq mi (16.72 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3773° N, 74.4511° W |
| ZIP code | 08401 |
| Official website | cityofatlanticcity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3402080 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Atlantic City
- Ventnor City3.0 mi SW
- Pleasantville3.2 mi W
- Absecon3.9 mi NW
- Margate City4.4 mi SW
- Absecon Highlands4.6 mi N
- Brigantine4.6 mi NE
- Northfield5.5 mi W
- Longport6.1 mi SW
- Linwood6.8 mi W
- Oceanville7.2 mi N
- Bargaintown7.5 mi W
- Leeds Point7.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Atlantic City
What county is Atlantic City in?
Atlantic City is in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Atlantic City, NJ?
38,497 people lived in Atlantic City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Atlantic City, NJ?
The ZIP code of Atlantic City is 08401.
What is the elevation of Atlantic City?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Atlantic City?
Ventnor City (3.0 mi), Pleasantville (3.2 mi), Absecon (3.9 mi), Margate City (4.4 mi), Absecon Highlands (4.6 mi).
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