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Population in 2022: 38,561 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: -4.8%
 
Males: 19,492  (50.5%)
Females: 19,069  (49.5%)
Median resident age:

40.2 years
New Jersey median age:

40.4 years

Zip codes: 08203, 08401, 08406.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $37,178 (it was $26,969 in 2000)
Atlantic City:

$37,178
NJ:

$96,346

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,376 (it was $15,402 in 2000)

Atlantic City city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $198,263 (it was $88,700 in 2000)
Atlantic City:

$198,263
NJ:

$428,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $218,309; detached houses: $251,007; townhouses or other attached units: $230,119; in 2-unit structures: $343,188; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $302,603; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $129,105; mobile homes: $143,577

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,086.

March 2022 cost of living index in Atlantic City: 104.5 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 32.4%
(18.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 32.8% for Black residents, 43.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 54.1% for American Indian residents, 52.4% for other race residents, 28.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Atlantic City, NJ (2022)
    • 13,28234.3%Hispanic
    • 11,47229.7%Black alone
    • 6,28116.2%Asian alone
    • 5,93115.3%White alone
    • 1,7684.6%Two or more races
    • 2920.8%Other race alone
    • 420.1%American Indian alone

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According to our research of New Jersey and other state lists, there were 142 registered sex offenders living in Atlantic City, New Jersey as of May 01, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Atlantic City is 274 to 1.


Crime rates in Atlantic City by year

Type

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2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		10
(25.4)		11
(27.8)		13
(32.8)		19
(47.8)		3
(7.6)		6
(15.2)		7
(17.8)		12
(30.6)		13
(33.7)		7
(18.3)		11
(29.3)		9
(24.0)		9
(24.1)		7
(18.2)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		32
(81.4)		27
(68.3)		22
(55.4)		35
(88.1)		9
(22.8)		15
(37.9)		17
(43.2)		23
(58.7)		24
(62.2)		11
(28.7)		29
(77.1)		28
(74.6)		41
(109.7)		56
(145.4)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		404
(1,028)		434
(1,097)		384
(967.5)		322
(810.6)		367
(929.5)		302
(763.7)		356
(904.2)		271
(691.3)		227
(588.1)		131
(342.3)		182
(484.1)		116
(308.9)		128
(342.4)		205
(532.4)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		379
(964.5)		311
(786.2)		322
(811.3)		323
(813.2)		306
(775.0)		200
(505.8)		236
(599.4)		174
(443.9)		161
(417.1)		127
(331.8)		101
(268.7)		156
(415.4)		228
(610.0)		383
(994.8)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		379
(964.5)		492
(1,244)		573
(1,444)		481
(1,211)		393
(995.4)		282
(713.1)		305
(774.7)		267
(681.1)		319
(826.4)		116
(303.1)		130
(345.8)		139
(370.2)		297
(794.6)		738
(1,917)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		1,987
(5,057)		2,344
(5,925)		2,261
(5,697)		1,884
(4,743)		2,011
(5,093)		2,104
(5,321)		2,166
(5,501)		1,461
(3,727)		1,298
(3,363)		994
(2,597)		1,519
(4,041)		785
(2,091)		1,188
(3,178)		2,103
(5,462)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		134
(341.0)		133
(336.2)		104
(262.0)		88
(221.5)		71
(179.8)		64
(161.8)		75
(190.5)		79
(201.5)		115
(297.9)		71
(185.5)		89
(236.7)		89
(237.0)		151
(404.0)		252
(654.5)
Arson
(per 100,000)		10
(25.4)		13
(32.9)		5
(12.6)		4
(10.1)		2
(5.1)		0
(0.0)		1
(2.5)		1
(2.6)		2
(5.2)		1
(2.6)		2
(5.3)		2
(5.3)		5
(13.4)		6
(15.6)
City-Data.com crime index914.4947.6912.2864.2755.1666.6750.8617.2593.1368.6524.0411.9575.7916.4

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Atlantic City, NJ

Crime rate in Atlantic City detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 366 (257 officers - 221 male; 36 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

6.88
New Jersey average:

5.53
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Ancestries: Italian (3.1%), Irish (2.0%), American (1.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1854

Elevation: 8 feet

Land area: 11.3 square miles.

Population density: 3,397 people per square mile   (average).

Atlantic City, New Jersey map

12,014 residents are foreign born (16.9% Latin America, 12.0% Asia).

This city:

31.1%
New Jersey:

23.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $5,333 (2.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $5,301 (2.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Vineland, NJ (31.7 miles , pop. 56,271).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Philadelphia, PA (57.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Ventnor City, NJ (1.7 miles ),
Brigantine, NJ (2.0 miles ),
Margate City, NJ (2.1 miles ),
Pleasantville, NJ (2.2 miles ),
Absecon, NJ (2.4 miles ),
Longport borough, NJ (2.4 miles ),
Northfield, NJ (2.5 miles ),
Linwood, NJ (2.7 miles )

Latitude: 39.36 N, Longitude: 74.44 W

Atlantic City nicknames or aliases (official or unofficial): A.C, America's Playground

Daytime population change due to commuting: +19,212 (+49.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 9,282 (61.1%)

Area code: 609

Distribution of median household income in Atlantic City, NJ in 2022
Distribution of house value in Atlantic City, NJ in 2022
Atlantic City satellite photo by USGS

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Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 8 buildings, average cost: $145,400
  • 2021: 8 buildings, average cost: $158,000
  • 2020: 7 buildings, average cost: $187,900
  • 2019: 6 buildings, average cost: $158,000
  • 2018: 9 buildings, average cost: $227,800
  • 2017: 7 buildings, average cost: $234,200
  • 2016: 12 buildings, average cost: $215,000
  • 2015: 17 buildings, average cost: $188,900
  • 2014: 20 buildings, average cost: $88,000
  • 2013: 31 buildings, average cost: $82,600
  • 2012: 26 buildings, average cost: $81,100
  • 2011: 25 buildings, average cost: $90,400
  • 2010: 42 buildings, average cost: $92,300
  • 2009: 51 buildings, average cost: $111,300
  • 2008: 156 buildings, average cost: $45,400
  • 2007: 52 buildings, average cost: $264,700
  • 2006: 81 buildings, average cost: $140,100
  • 2005: 70 buildings, average cost: $139,300
  • 2004: 81 buildings, average cost: $109,500
  • 2003: 59 buildings, average cost: $106,300
  • 2002: 68 buildings, average cost: $123,200
  • 2001: 22 buildings, average cost: $124,900
  • 2000: 26 buildings, average cost: $109,500
  • 1999: 81 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 1998: 41 buildings, average cost: $75,400
  • 1997: 53 buildings, average cost: $33,100
Number of permits per 10,000 Atlantic City, NJ residents
Average permit cost in Atlantic City, NJ
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

8.3%
New Jersey:

4.5%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Atlantic City, NJ
Historical housing units in Atlantic City, NJ

Population change in the 1990s: +2,423 (+6.4%).
Most common industries in Atlantic City, NJ (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (31.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (21.6%)
  • Health care (6.1%)
  • Public administration (4.5%)
  • Construction (3.5%)
  • Educational services (3.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (2.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (28.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (24.6%)
  • Construction (6.2%)
  • Public administration (4.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.6%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (2.5%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (2.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (33.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (18.5%)
  • Health care (10.5%)
  • Educational services (4.4%)
  • Public administration (4.0%)
  • Social assistance (3.3%)
  • Personal & laundry services (2.7%)
Most common occupations in Atlantic City, NJ (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (11.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.7%)
  • Cashiers (7.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.8%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (10.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.1%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Cashiers (5.5%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (2.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (13.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.8%)
  • Cashiers (8.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.2%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (3.2%)

Average climate in Atlantic City, New Jersey

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Atlantic City, New Jersey environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 63.8. This is about average.

City:

63.8
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.00369. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 0.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00369
U.S.:

1.51465
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 28.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.85. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 0.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.85
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Atlantic City-area historical tornado activity is below New Jersey state average. It is 60% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/21/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 22.7 miles away from the Atlantic City city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 11/4/1970, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 0.7 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Atlantic City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Jersey state average. It is 69% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 214.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 108.0 miles away from Atlantic City center
On 11/30/2017 at 21:47:31, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 54.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/15/2019 at 23:30:48, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 166.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/22/1992 at 12:20:32, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 3.8 MS, 4.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 221.4 miles away from Atlantic City center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 106.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Atlantic County (32) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 23
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Floods: 8, Hurricanes: 7, Snowstorms: 5, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Heavy Rains: 2, Water Shortages: 2, Winds: 2, Tropical Depression: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 3 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Atlantic City topographic map

Main business address for: COLONY RIH HOLDINGS INC (SERVICES-MISCELLANEOUS AMUSEMENT & RECREATION), ATLANTIC COAST ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS INC (HOTELS & MOTELS), GB HOLDINGS INC (HOTELS & MOTELS), RESORTS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & CASINO INC (SERVICES-AMUSEMENT & RECREATION SERVICES), ATLANTIC COAST ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS INC (HOTELS & MOTELS), TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY FUNDING III INC (SERVICES-MISCELLANEOUS AMUSEMENT & RECREATION), TRUMP HOTELS & CASINO RESORTS INC (HOTELS & MOTELS), GB HOLDINGS INC (HOTELS & MOTELS).

Hospitals and medical centers in Atlantic City:

  • ATLANTICARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - CITY DIV (Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, 1925 PACIFIC AVE)
  • CHILDRENS SEASHORE HOUSE (4100 ATLANTIC AVE)
  • BEACHVIEW NURSING CONVALESCENT HOME (401 BOARDWALK)
  • EASTERN PINES CONV CTR (29 NORTH VERMONT AVE)
  • KING DAVID CARE CTR (166 SOUTH CAROLINA AVENUE)
  • SEASHORE GARDENS (3850 ATLANTIC AVENUE)
  • WESTSIDE CONVALESCENT CENTER (2153 VENICE AVE)
  • ATLANTIC CITY MEDICAL CENTER (DIALYSIS UNIT)
  • RCG ATLANTIC CITY (1501 ATLANTIC AVE)

Airports, heliports and other landing facilities located in Atlantic City:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Atlantic City:

  • The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey (about 11 miles; Galloway, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 8,360)
  • Atlantic Cape Community College (about 15 miles; Mays Landing, NJ; FT enrollment: 5,392)
  • Cumberland County College (about 34 miles; Vineland, NJ; FT enrollment: 2,898)
  • Burlington County College (about 43 miles; Pemberton, NJ; FT enrollment: 7,928)
  • Camden County College (about 44 miles; Blackwood, NJ; FT enrollment: 9,901)
  • Rowan University (about 44 miles; Glassboro, NJ; FT enrollment: 10,632)
  • Gloucester County College (about 47 miles; Sewell, NJ; FT enrollment: 5,490)

Public high school in Atlantic City:

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Atlantic City:

  • SOVEREIGN AVENUE SCHOOL (Students: 792, Location: 3205 ARCTIC AVENUE, Grades: KG-8)
  • UPTOWN SCHOOL COMPLEX (Students: 732, Location: 323 MADISON AVENUE, Grades: PK-8)
  • NEW YORK AVENUE SCHOOL (Students: 587, Location: 411 N NEW YORK AVENUE, Grades: PK-8)
  • TEXAS AVENUE SCHOOL (Students: 411, Location: 2523 ARCTIC AVENUE, Grades: KG-8)
  • CHELSEA HEIGHTS SCHOOL (Students: 383, Location: 4101 FILBERT AVENUE, Grades: PK-8)
  • RICHMOND AVENUE SCHOOL (Students: 378, Location: 4115 VENTNOR AVENUE, Grades: PK-8)
  • BRIGHTON AVENUE SCHOOL (Students: 72, Location: 30 N. BRIGHTON AVENUE, Grades: KG-5)
  • ATLANTIC CITY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL (Location: 200 NORTH TEXAS AVE, Grades: KG-5, Charter school)
  • PENNSYLVANIA AVE SCHOOL (Location: 201 N. PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Grades: PK-8)
  • DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR SCHOOL COMPLEX (Location: 1700 MARMORA AVENUE, Grades: PK-8)

Private elementary/middle schools in Atlantic City:

  • OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA REGIONAL (Students: 221, Location: 15 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Grades: UG-8)
  • NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY/ROBINSON SMALL LRNG CTR (Students: 38, Location: 715 BALTIC AVE, Grades: PK-1)
See full list of schools located in Atlantic City

Library in Atlantic City:

  • ATLANTIC CITY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $5,494,678; Location: 1 N. TENNESSEE AVENUE; 117,016 books; 965 e-books; 8,108 audio materials; 8,033 video materials; 17 local licensed databases; 22 state licensed databases; 2 other licensed databases; 408 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Atlantic City: Hackneys Pier (A), Exceptional Medical Transportation Atlantic City (B), Institute For Human Development - Mens Residential Drug Treatment (C), Institute For Human Development - Womens Residential Drug Treatment (D), Atlantic City Fire Department Station 1 (E), Atlantic City Fire Department Station 2 (F), Atlantic City Fire Department Station 3 (G), Atlantic City Fire Department Station 4 (H), Atlantic City Fire Department Station 5 (I), Atlantic City Fire Department Station 6 (J), Atlantic City Fire Prevention Bureau (K). Display/hide their locations on the map

Main business address in Atlantic City include: COLONY RIH HOLDINGS INC (A), ATLANTIC COAST ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS INC (B), GB HOLDINGS INC (C), RESORTS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & CASINO INC (D), ATLANTIC COAST ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS INC (E), TRUMP ATLANTIC CITY FUNDING III INC (F), TRUMP HOTELS & CASINO RESORTS INC (G), GB HOLDINGS INC (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Flat Creek (A), Clam Creek (B), Mud Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Atlantic City: Absecon State Wildlife Management Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Atlantic City Historical Museum (New Jersey Avenue &), Ripac (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 1441 Boardwalk), I Love Lucy Beach Grill - Gift Shop (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; Altman Terrace), Ripley's Believe It OR Not (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 1441 Boardwalk), Atlantic City Surf Professional Baseball Club (Amusement & Theme Parks; 545 North Albany Avenue), Passport Voyages (119 N. Michigan Ave.), Atlantic City Boardwalk Arcade (Arcades & Amusements; 1315 Boardwalk), American Tours (Tours & Charters; 3106 Pacific Avenue), Boardwalk Rolling Chair Corporation (Tours & Charters; 190 South South Carolina Avenue).

Hotels: 123 AceNet Hotel Reservations - Atlantic City (34 North Mississippi Avenue), Eldorado Motor Inn (2741 Pacific Avenue), Brunswick Hotel (160 St James Pl S), Hilton Casino Atlantic City (Boston & The Boardwalk), Howard Johnson Hotel (Boardwalk Block Chelsea Avenue), Econo Lodge Boardwalk (117 South Kentucky Avenue), Beachside Hotel (162 Saint James Place), Crown Motel (1104 Pacific Avenue), Hilton Atlantic City Resort And Casino (S Boston Ave AT Boardwalk).

Court: French Ingrid (1030 Atlantic Avenue).

Birthplace of: Robert Ettinger - Recipient of the Purple Heart medal, Bruce Seldon - Boxer, James Avery (actor) - Actor, Jack Abramoff - Republican lobbyist, Al Cole - Boxer, Jacob Lawrence - (1917-c.2000), painter, John P. O'Neill, Allan Kaprow - Installation artist, Jerome J. Shestack - Diplomat, George Smathers - College basketball player.

Atlantic County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Atlantic City and their reported violations in the past:

ATLANTIC CITY MUA (Population served: 150,000, Surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) - In MAY-2009, Contaminant: IESWTR. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-20-2009), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-20-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAY-25-2009), St Public Notif received (JUN-03-2009)
  • Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) - In FEB-2007, Contaminant: IESWTR. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (MAR-05-2007), St Compliance achieved (MAR-14-2007)
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
New Jersey:

2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

55.2%
Whole state:

69.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.1%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

People in group quarters in Atlantic City in 2010:

  • 267 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 216 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 186 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 99 people in residential treatment centers for adults
  • 29 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 5 people in military barracks and dormitories (nondisciplinary)

People in group quarters in Atlantic City in 2000:

  • 851 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 332 people in nursing homes
  • 125 people in other nonhousehold living situations
  • 120 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 15 people in religious group quarters
  • 13 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 13 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 4 people in other group homes
  • 2 people in military barracks, etc.
Arena or stadium:
  • Boardwalk Hall. Capacity: 13,800.

Banks with branches in Atlantic City (2011 data):

  • Bank of America, National Association: Virginia Avenue Branch at 918-932 Atlantic Avenue, branch established on 1947/06/02; Chelsea Branch at 2900 Atlantic Avenue, branch established on 1957/07/29. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Sun National Bank: Atlantic City Branch at 1801 Atlantic Avenue, branch established on 1940/10/14; Atlantic City South Branch at 4201 Ventnor Avenue -05, branch established on 1927/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $3,180.3 mil, Deposits: $2,715.6 mil, headquarters in Vineland, NJ, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 62 total offices, Holding Company: Sun Bancorp, Inc
  • TD Bank, National Association: Atlantic City Branch at 15 North Pennsylvania Avenue, branch established on 1999/04/10. Info updated 2010/10/04: Bank assets: $188,912.6 mil, Deposits: $153,149.8 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, 1314 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The
  • Cape Bank: Atlantic City Branch at 1501 Pacific Avenue, branch established on 1943/06/01. Info updated 2010/06/23: Bank assets: $1,071.9 mil, Deposits: $778.0 mil, headquarters in Cape May Court House, NJ, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 15 total offices
  • PNC Bank, National Association: Boston Avenue Branch at 3400 Atlantic Avenue, branch established on 1973/12/18. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Atlantic City at 1301 Atlantic Ave, branch established on 1958/11/12. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company

For population 15 years and over in Atlantic City:

Marital status in Atlantic City, NJ
  • Never married: 44.4%
  • Now married: 33.6%
  • Separated: 4.0%
  • Widowed: 5.1%
  • Divorced: 12.8%

For population 25 years and over in Atlantic City:

  • High school or higher: 74.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.2%
  • Unemployed: 8.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

18.6
New Jersey average:

12.8

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Atlantic City
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Atlantic City, NJ (based on Atlantic County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic65,86723
Other16,57027
Evangelical Protestant13,661100
Mainline Protestant13,25057
Black Protestant6,32119
Orthodox1,5205
None157,360-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 68
Atlantic County:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
New Jersey:

2.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 55
Atlantic County:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
New Jersey:

1.76 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 24
Atlantic County:

0.89 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.81 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 311
Here:

11.52 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.15 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.0%
New Jersey:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Atlantic County:

26.5%
New Jersey:

23.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

19.0%
State:

18.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Atlantic City:

48.2%
New Jersey:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

45.5%
New Jersey:

48.5%

Average BMI:
Atlantic City:

28.8
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Atlantic City:

19.9%
New Jersey:

20.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

13.3%
New Jersey:

11.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.7
New Jersey:

6.8

Overweight people:
Atlantic City:

31.9%
New Jersey:

33.6%

General health condition:
Atlantic City:

53.5%
New Jersey:

56.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

81.2%
State:

80.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Atlantic City, NJ Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 315$2,144,250$81,6860$0
Firefighters 195$1,636,586$100,7130$0
Police - Other 99$324,992$39,39352$90,731
Housing and Community Development (Local) 93$687,918$88,76436$117,365
Other and Unallocable 82$313,738$45,9130$0
Water Supply 68$358,214$63,2140$0
Streets and Highways 46$161,188$42,0490$0
Judicial and Legal 39$185,177$56,9781$2,840
Other Government Administration 35$179,136$61,4180$0
Financial Administration 35$170,535$58,4692$2,408
Health 30$120,191$48,07611$18,446
Parks and Recreation 16$49,562$37,1720$0
Solid Waste Management 14$41,124$35,2490$0
Natural Resources 6$33,154$66,3080$0
Fire - Other 4$14,886$44,6580$0
Totals for Government 1,077$6,420,651$71,539102$231,790

Atlantic City government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $33,649,000 ($872.62)
    General - Other: $33,278,000 ($863.00)
    Housing and Community Development: $28,123,000 ($729.31)
    Local Fire Protection: $19,585,000 ($507.90)
    Water Utilities: $9,351,000 ($242.50)
    Regular Highways: $3,693,000 ($95.77)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,478,000 ($90.19)
    Central Staff Services: $3,067,000 ($79.54)
    Financial Administration: $2,108,000 ($54.67)
    Libraries: $1,653,000 ($42.87)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,623,000 ($42.09)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $1,578,000 ($40.92)
    Health - Other: $1,537,000 ($39.86)
    General Public Buildings: $1,384,000 ($35.89)
    Parking Facilities: $1,064,000 ($27.59)
    Parks and Recreation: $579,000 ($15.02)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $385,000 ($9.98)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $2,250,000 ($58.35)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $3,496,000 ($90.66)

Atlantic City government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Housing and Community Development: $4,650,000 ($120.59)
    Other: $2,655,000 ($68.85)
    Parking Facilities: $674,000 ($17.48)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $20,802,000 ($539.46)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $1,115,000 ($28.92)
    Sale of Property: $951,000 ($24.66)
    General Revenue - Other: $528,000 ($13.69)
    Rents: $415,000 ($10.76)
    Interest Earnings: $100,000 ($2.59)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $15,629,000 ($405.31)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $46,963,000 ($1217.89)
    General Local Government Support: $41,261,000 ($1070.02)
    Transit Utilities: $3,500,000 ($90.77)
    Public Welfare: $741,000 ($19.22)
    Health and Hospitals: $367,000 ($9.52)
  • Tax - Property: $46,473,000 ($1205.18)
    Other License: $1,994,000 ($51.71)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $226,000 ($5.86)
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $55,000 ($1.43)

Atlantic City government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $9,634,000 ($249.84)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $8,274,000 ($214.57)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,359,000 ($35.24)

Atlantic City government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $10,113,000 ($262.26)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $105,946,000 ($2747.49)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,788,000 ($72.30)

4.72% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($64,371 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.72%
New Jersey average:

7.02%

0.02% of residents moved to foreign countries ($83 average AGI)
Atlantic County:

0.02%
New Jersey average:

0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Camden County, NJ  0.46% ($55,309 average AGI)
to Cumberland County, NJ  0.33% ($42,780)
to Gloucester County, NJ  0.27% ($56,542)
Businesses in Atlantic City, NJ
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven4Gymboree1
Ace Hardware1H&M1
Aeropostale1H&R Block3
Aerosoles1Haagen-Dazs1
American Eagle Outfitters1Howard Johnson2
Apple Store1IZOD1
Applebee's1J.Crew1
Banana Republic1Johnny Rockets2
Bath & Body Works1Jones New York1
Bebe1Juicy Couture1
Ben & Jerry's3KFC1
Best Western1Lane Bryant1
Brooks Brothers2Levi Strauss & Co.1
Brookstone2Marriott1
Budget Car Rental1McDonald's3
Burger King1New Balance1
CVS1Nike7
Cache3Old Navy1
Chevrolet1Pac Sun1
Chico's2Panda Express1
Clarks1Papa John's Pizza1
Cricket Wireless9Payless1
Dairy Queen1Quality1
Days Inn2Rite Aid3
Domino's Pizza1Rodeway Inn4
DressBarn1Ruby Tuesday1
Dressbarn1Sheraton1
Dunkin Donuts3Skechers USA2
Econo Lodge1Starbucks8
Eddie Bauer1Subway2
Famous Footwear1Super 81
FedEx7T-Mobile1
Finish Line1Taco Bell1
Forever 211Travelodge1
GameStop1UPS8
Gap1Victoria's Secret1
Goodwill1Wet Seal1

Strongest AM radio stations in Atlantic City:

  • WKXW (1450 AM; 1 kW; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Owner: MILLENNIUM ATLANTIC CITY LICENSE HOLDCO, LLC)
  • WMID (1340 AM; 1 kW; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Owner: EQUITY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WOND (1400 AM; 1 kW; PLEASANTVILLE, NJ; Owner: SOUTH JERSEY RADIO, INC.)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPHT (1210 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WUSS (1490 AM; 0 kW; PLEASANTVILLE, NJ; Owner: SOUTH JERSEY RADIO, INC.)
  • WPEN (950 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WZZD (990 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KYW (1060 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WNWR (1540 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA)
  • WIBG (1020 AM; daytime; 2 kW; OCEAN CITY/SOMERS PO, NJ; Owner: ENRICO S. BRANCADORA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Atlantic City:

  • WTTH (96.1 FM; MARGATE CITY, NJ; Owner: EQUITY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WFPG-FM (96.9 FM; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Owner: MILLENNIUM ATLANTIC CITY LICENSE HOLDCO, LLC)
  • WZBZ (99.3 FM; PLEASANTVILLE, NJ; Owner: EQUITY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WAYV (95.1 FM; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Owner: EQUITY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WPUR (107.3 FM; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Owner: MILLENNIUM ATLANTIC CITY LICENSE HOLDCO, LLC)
  • WMGM (103.7 FM; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Owner: SOUTH JERSEY RADIO, INC.)
  • WAJM (88.9 FM; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Owner: ATLANTIC CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • W230AA (93.9 FM; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Owner: MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • W207AB (89.3 FM; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WXGN (90.5 FM; EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ; Owner: JOY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOJZ (104.9 FM; EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF EGG HARBOR LICENSEE, L.L.C.)
  • WIXM (97.3 FM; MILLVILLE, NJ; Owner: MILLENNIUM ATLANTIC CITY II LICENSE HOLDCO, LLC)
  • WRTQ (91.3 FM; OCEAN CITY, NJ; Owner: TEMPLE U. OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM)
  • WKOE (106.3 FM; OCEAN CITY, NJ; Owner: OCEAN COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WTKU (98.3 FM; OCEAN CITY, NJ; Owner: SOUTH JERSEY RADIO, INC.)
  • WNJN-FM (89.7 FM; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Owner: NEW JERSEY PUBLIC BCSNTG AUTHORITY)
  • WLFR (91.7 FM; POMONA, NJ; Owner: STOCKTON STATE COLLEGE)
  • WBHX (99.7 FM; TUCKERTON, NJ; Owner: PRESS COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • WNJS-FM (88.1 FM; BERLIN, NJ; Owner: NEW JERSEY PUBLIC BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WJSE (102.7 FM; PETERSBURG, NJ; Owner: PARINELLO ENTERPRISES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Atlantic City:

  • W60CX (Channel 60; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WQAV-LP (Channel 34; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Owner: ASIAVISION, INC.)
  • W07CE (Channel 7; ATLANTIC CITY, ETC., NJ; Owner: SOUTH JERSEY RADIO, INC.)
  • WWSI (Channel 62; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Owner: HISPANIC BROADCASTERS OF PHILADELPHIA, L.L.C.)
  • WUVP (Channel 65; VINELAND, NJ; Owner: UNIVISION PHILADELPHIA LLC)
  • WNJS (Channel 23; CAMDEN, NJ; Owner: NEW JERSEY PUBLIC BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WMCN-TV (Channel 53; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Owner: LENFEST BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WPSJ-LP (Channel 8; HAMMONTON, ETC., NJ; Owner: ENGLE BROADCASTING)
  • WMGM-TV (Channel 40; WILDWOOD, NJ; Owner: SOUTH JERSEY RADIO, INC.)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Atlantic City fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 61Number of bridges
  • 1,017ft / 310mTotal length
  • $158,614,000Total costs
  • 1,310,900Total average daily traffic
  • 60,447Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Atlantic City, NJ - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 81960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 392000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Atlantic City, NJ
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 33 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Atlantic City)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 14 full tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED46$160,67496$208,812279$177,29420$77,2505$817,400107$203,0000$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED4$176,5007$102,00039$206,8976$60,1671$1,000,00016$220,6880$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED14$170,28629$180,379250$187,52839$51,7692$2,825,00075$202,7601$321,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN9$182,88914$157,357142$178,9586$137,6672$6,050,00030$175,6001$139,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS3$204,3335$177,00040$178,3252$48,5000$07$217,8571$27,000
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed mortgage data for all 14 tracts in Atlantic City, NJ

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 8 full tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED3$202,3330$01$144,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED5$224,8000$03$168,333
APPLICATIONS DENIED2$260,0004$194,7500$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$141,0002$181,0000$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS3$224,0000$01$284,000
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Atlantic City, NJ
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Atlantic City, NJ - Value

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 252. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 420 took place in 2004, and the least - 0 in 2006. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Atlantic City, NJ When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (51.0%), and Outside Fires (29.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Atlantic City, NJ
    • 1,93351.0%Structure Fires
    • 1,12229.6%Outside Fires
    • 42311.2%Other
    • 3098.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Atlantic City, NJ

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Atlantic City, New Jersey:

  • The Royal Suites At The Atlantic Palace, 1507 Boardwalk @ Ny Ave, Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 , Phone: (609) 344-8800, Fax: (609) 348-8772
  • Harrah's Casino Hotel Atlantic City, 777 Harrah's Blvd, Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 , Phone: (609) 441-5000, Fax: (609) 334-7940
  • The Chelsea Hotel, 111 S Chelsea Ave, Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 , Phone: (609) 348-2200, Fax: (609) 428-4388
  • Bluegreen @ Atlantic Palace, 1507 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 , Phone: (609) 344-8800, Fax: (321) 354-6090
  • Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, One Borgata Way, Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 , Phone: (609) 317-1000, Fax: (609) 317-1055
  • Skyline Tower, 100 South N Carolina Ave, Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 , Phone: (609) 449-4215, Fax: (609) 449-4201
  • Courtyard By Marriott, 1212 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 , Phone: (609) 345-7070, Fax: (609) 345-5207
  • Days Inn, 169 S Kentucky Ave, Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 , Phone: (609) 344-7001, Fax: (609) 344-5930
  • 4 other hotels and motels
All 12 fire-safe hotels and motels in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Most common first names in Atlantic City, NJ among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John69473.5 years
Mary65679.1 years
William65473.6 years
Joseph54174.5 years
James53871.1 years
Charles39973.4 years
Anna38581.8 years
George33072.5 years
Harry30177.9 years
Rose29982.1 years
Most common last names in Atlantic City, NJ among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams23471.0 years
Smith22672.2 years
Johnson22672.1 years
Jones22272.4 years
Brown20273.1 years
Miller13278.3 years
Davis12269.5 years
Jackson10971.4 years
Wilson9774.1 years
Harris8770.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Atlantic City, NJ
  • 76.1%Utility gas
  • 17.1%Electricity
  • 3.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.2%No fuel used
  • 0.4%Other fuel
  • 0.1%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Atlantic City, NJ
  • 60.0%Utility gas
  • 35.3%Electricity
  • 2.2%No fuel used
  • 1.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.3%Other fuel
  • 0.1%Solar energy


Atlantic City compared to New Jersey state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Atlantic City on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the biggest property tax revenues per resident (population 10,000+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of police officers per 1000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most full-time firefighters per 1000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: arts, entertainment, and recreation (population 5,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the least cars per house, population 5,000+"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Bangladesh (population 500+)"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: arts, entertainment, and recreation (population 5,000+)"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: food preparation and serving related occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the biggest local government total salary and wages expenses per resident (population 10,000+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 100 cities with strongest arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services industries"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: personal care and service occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most full-time local library workers per 1000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: accommodation and food services (population 5,000+)"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the smallest percentage of one, detached housing units in structures (20,000+ housing units)"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most local government spending on current operations of libraries per resident (population 10,000+)"
  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people taking a bus, a trolley bus, a streetcar, or a trolley car to work (population 5,000+)"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people taking a taxi to work (population 5,000+)"
  • #66 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most full-time park and recreation workers per 1000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #73 on the list of "Top 100 cities with smallest houses (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #6 (08401) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most casinos in 2005"
  • #7 (08401) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most big companies in 2005 (at least 1000 employees)"
  • #36 (08401) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most hotels or motels in 2005"
  • #62 (08203) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Irish first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #80 (08401) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most alcohol drinking places in 2005"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #34 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving out compared to moving in (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #42 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2010 and 2011 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
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