County profile
278,657 residents · 2025 Census estimate
Latest available data
Reporting years differ because each source follows its own publication schedule.
Housing permits
Uses the 2024 Census population estimate.
Below the New Jersey value.
Permits are assigned to the issuing municipality and added to county totals.
Explore this measure →Municipal State Aid
Uses the 2025 Census population estimate.
Above the New Jersey value.
Aid is assigned to the municipality receiving the certified allocation.
Explore this measure →Unemployment
Above the New Jersey value.
Rates describe people in their county of residence.
Explore this measure →Transportation awards
Uses the 2025 Census population estimate.
Above the New Jersey value.
Awards are assigned to the government receiving them.
Explore this measure →Change over time
New Jersey figures use published source totals where available. Unemployment rates use labor-force counts. Local Aid totals include only awards assigned to counties.
Housing permits
| Year | Atlantic | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Not available | Not available |
| 2015 | Not available | Not available |
| 2016 | Not available | Not available |
| 2017 | Not available | Not available |
| 2018 | Not available | Not available |
| 2019 | Not available | Not available |
| 2020 | 1.7 | 2.9 |
| 2021 | 2.1 | 3.2 |
| 2022 | 1.5 | 3.4 |
| 2023 | 1.3 | 2.3 |
| 2024 | 1.8 | 2.8 |
Municipal State Aid
| Year | Atlantic | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| FY2019 | Not available | Not available |
| FY2020 | Not available | Not available |
| FY2021 | $236 | $156 |
| FY2022 | $234 | $156 |
| FY2023 | $245 | $164 |
| FY2024 | $259 | $171 |
| FY2025 | $234 | $154 |
| FY2026 | $234 | $153 |
| FY2027 | $234 | $153 |
Unemployment
| Year | Atlantic | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6.2% | 5.1% |
| 1991 | 8.9% | 6.8% |
| 1992 | 10.4% | 8.5% |
| 1993 | 9.7% | 7.8% |
| 1994 | 8.8% | 6.8% |
| 1995 | 8.6% | 6.4% |
| 1996 | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| 1997 | 7.7% | 5.3% |
| 1998 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| 1999 | 7.0% | 4.4% |
| 2000 | 4.7% | 3.7% |
| 2001 | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| 2002 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| 2003 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| 2004 | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| 2005 | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| 2006 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| 2007 | 5.8% | 4.2% |
| 2008 | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| 2009 | 11.6% | 8.9% |
| 2010 | 12.5% | 9.7% |
| 2011 | 12.6% | 9.4% |
| 2012 | 12.9% | 9.4% |
| 2013 | 12.0% | 8.4% |
| 2014 | 10.5% | 6.7% |
| 2015 | 9.5% | 5.7% |
| 2016 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| 2017 | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| 2018 | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| 2019 | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| 2020 | 15.9% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | 9.2% | 6.7% |
| 2022 | 5.0% | 3.9% |
| 2023 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 2024 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| 2025 | 6.7% | 5.2% |
Transportation awards
| Year | Atlantic | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| FY2014 | Not available | Not available |
| FY2016 | Not available | Not available |
| FY2021 | $35 | $26 |
| FY2022 | $43 | $28 |
| FY2023 | $46 | $28 |
| FY2024 | $44 | $28 |
| FY2025 | $39 | $25 |
| FY2026 | $27 | $17 |
Transportation projects
An award does not confirm payment or project completion.
| Project | Recipient | Program | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Boulevard Pedestrian Safety Improvements | Absecon City | Safe Street to Transit | $663,000 |
| New York Avenue Paving Project | Atlantic City | Municipal Aid | $531,095 |
| Sidewalk Improvements to Various Locations in Egg Harbor City | Egg Harbor City | Safe Street to Transit | $511,000 |
| Park Avenue Improvements | Pleasantville City | Municipal Aid | $494,749 |
| Linwood Bike Path Expansion | Linwood City | Municipal Aid | $392,740 |
| Old Turnpike Improvement Program | Pleasantville | Transit Village | $330,000 |