Atlantic City, NJ population by race
The table below shows Atlantic City's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,606 | 22.36% |
| Black or African American | 11,698 | 30.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 477 | 1.24% |
| Asian | 6,182 | 16.06% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 7,765 | 20.18% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,759 | 9.77% |
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Atlantic City population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Atlantic City has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Atlantic City's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Atlantic City population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 22.36% are white, 30.39% are Black or African American, 1.24% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 16.06% are Asian, 20.18% are some other race and 9.77% are multiracial.
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Atlantic City, NJ population by race.
The largest racial group in Atlantic City is Black or African American with a population of 11,698 (30.39% of the total population).
Atlantic City 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Atlantic City is Black or African American with a population of 11,698 (30.39% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 3,759 (9.77% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Atlantic City, NJ
By ethnicity, 12,867 (33.43% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 25,620 (66.57% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Atlantic City, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 11,510 (44.93% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Atlantic City, NJ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Atlantic City's Non-Hispanic population.
Atlantic City Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 5,993 | 23.39% |
| Black or African American alone | 11,510 | 44.93% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 35 | 0.14% |
| Asian alone | 6,167 | 24.07% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 257 | 1.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,658 | 6.47% |
Among the Hispanic population in Atlantic City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 4,857 (37.75% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Atlantic City, NJ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Atlantic City's Hispanic population.
Atlantic City Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 4,633 | 36.01% |
| Puerto Rican | 3,196 | 24.84% |
| Cuban | 181 | 1.41% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4,857 | 37.75% |
Things to know
What percentage of Atlantic City, NJ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 33.43% of Atlantic City population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Atlantic City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 4,857 (37.75% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Atlantic City, NJ have?
Atlantic City, NJ has 11,698 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 30.39% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Atlantic City is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Atlantic City, NJ?
With 66.57% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Atlantic City.
That being said, with a 22.36% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Atlantic City.
What is the majority race in Atlantic City, NJ?
With a population of 11,698 (30.39% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Atlantic City.
Whites are second largest race in Atlantic City, with 22.36% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
