Atlantic County, NJ — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$76,819
Per Capita Income
$41,448
Poverty Rate
13.1%
SNAP Recipients
12.0%
Gini Index
0.476
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K15.2%
$25K–$50K18.2%
$50K–$75K15.5%
$75K–$100K12.3%
$100K–$150K18.6%
$150K–$200K9.6%
$200K+10.5%
The median household income in Atlantic County, NJ is $76,819 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $41,448. 13.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.476 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).