Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City: city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States
About
Atlantic City is a city located in the county of Atlantic in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 39,558 and a population density of 887 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 37,743 inhabitants.
The city was created 171 years ago in 1854.
Quick Facts about Atlantic City
| Population | 37,743 (2019) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Atlantic County |
| Postal code | 08401–08406 |
| Phone Area Codes | 609 |
| Area | 44.59 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.3642,-74.4231 |
| Altitude | 7 feet / 2 meters |
| Establishment | May 01, 1854 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:01:38 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 847 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth | -4.81% (2010-2019) |
| Weather | 58℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Atlantic City is located at 39°21'51"N 74°25'23"W (39.3641500, -74.4230600). It has 4 neighbors: Absecon, Township of Egg Harbor, Pleasantville and Ventnor City.
Atlantic City map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Atlantic City
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Atlantic City decreased by 4.81% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39,558 | - | census |
| 2011 | 39,483 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 39,385 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 39,457 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 39,167 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 38,676 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 38,204 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 37,797 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 37,594 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 37,743 | 0.39% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Atlantic City
1Atlantic City Boardwalk
2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, United States View details
Phone: +18882284748 | Website available
2Steel Pier
1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, United States View details
Phone: +16093454893 | Website available
3Atlantic City Aquarium
800 N New Hampshire Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, United States View details
Phone: +16093482880 | Website available
4Ripley's Believe It or Not!
1441 Boardwalk Corner of Boardwalk and, S New York Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, United States View details
Phone: +16093472001 | Website available
5Central Pier Arcade
1400 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, United States View details
Phone: +16093455219 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Atlantic City
1City Hall of Atlantic City
1301 Bacharach Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 View details
Phone: +16093475300 | Website available
2Atlantic City Construction Division
1333 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 View details
Phone: +16093475660 | Website available
3Atlantic City Mayor's Office
1301 Bacharach Blvd #706, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 View details
Phone: +16093475400 | Website available
People born in Atlantic City (170)
People born in Atlantic City, including basketball player Frank Turner, African painter and art professor Jacob Lawrence, inventor of the barcode Norman Joseph Woodland, .
More notable people
- Gene Quill (American musician) he was born in 15/12/1927
- Allan Kaprow (American artist (1927-2006)) he was born in 23/08/1927
- Helen Forrest (American singer) she was born in 12/04/1917
- Jack Abramoff (American republican lobbyist) he was born in 28/02/1959
- Leavander Johnson (American boxer) he was born in 24/12/1969
- Robert Ettinger (American academic, trans humanist and cryonics proponent) he was born in 04/12/1918
- George Armistead Smathers (American politician, U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator (1913-2007)) he was born in 14/11/1913
- Bruce Seldon (American boxer) he was born in 30/01/1967
- Joe Albany (American pianist) he was born in 24/01/1924
- King Kong Bundy (American professional wrestler, actor and stand-up comedian) he was born in 07/11/1957
- Sidney Drell (American physicist) he was born in 13/09/1926
- Benjamin Burnley (American musician, singer and lead guitarist for the rock band Breaking Benjamin) he was born in 10/03/1978
- Harvey Mason (American drummer) he was born in 22/02/1947
- James Hillman (American psychologist) he was born in 12/04/1926
- Stan Hope (American musician) he was born in 10/07/1933
- Sam Most (American jazz flautist, clarinetist, and tenor saxophonist) he was born in 16/12/1930
- Duncan Schiedt (American non-fiction writer (1921-2014)) he was born in 01/01/1921
- Howard Dayton (American actor (1927-2009)) he was born in 18/08/1927
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Atlantic City, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430403 | Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City | West Atlantic City (NJ) | 08232 |
Nearby Transit Stations (18)
Rail and bus stations connected to Atlantic City, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACY | Atlantic City Rail Terminal | 1 Atlantic City Expressway | OTHER |
| ABN | Absecon | Shore Road and Ohio Ave | OTHER |
| EGH | Egg Harbor City, New Jersey | South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave | OTHER |
| HTN | Hammonton, New Jersey | Egg Harbor Rd & Line St. | OTHER |
| ATO | Atco, New Jersey | Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave | OTHER |
Closest post offices linked to Atlantic City.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Post Office | Atlantic City (NJ) | 08401 |
Other cities in Atlantic County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Atlantic County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasantville | 20,060 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey |
| Hammonton | 13,902 | Town in Atlantic County, New Jersey |
| Somers Point | 10,153 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Ventnor City | 9,895 | City in New Jersey |
| Absecon | 8,789 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Brigantine | 8,577 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey |
| Northfield | 8,047 | City in New Jersey |
| Linwood | 6,635 | City in New Jersey |
| Margate City | 5,865 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Buena | 4,267 | Borough in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Egg Harbor City | 4,052 | City in New Jersey |
| Weymouth | 2,871 | Township of New Jersey |
| Mays Landing | 2,135 | Town |
| Folsom | 1,776 | Borough of New Jersey, United States |
| Estell Manor | 1,738 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Collings Lakes | 1,706 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Atlantic City distances to largest New Jersey cities
- Newark
- Jersey City
- Paterson
- Elizabeth
- Elizabethport
- Clifton
- Trenton
- Brick
- Camden
- Passaic
- Union City
- Union
- Bayonne
- East Orange
- Vineland
- South Vineland
- New Brunswick
- West New York
Map & Images (more maps)
Atlantic City Bus Map
Atlantic City Map
