County profile · New Jersey
Atlantic County, NJ market data
How Atlantic County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 278,657
- +1.6% since 2020
- Households
- 109,557
- Median household income
- $78,050
- +25.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $295,000
- Jobs located here
- 123,257
- Highest market score
- 71
- Optometrists and eye care, #181 of 1,302 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Atlantic County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Atlantic County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Atlantic County has an estimated 278,657 people and 109,557 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Atlantic County grew 1.6%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Atlantic County is $78,050, 3% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 25.7%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Atlantic County runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (71).
Of the business types scored in Atlantic County, optometrists and eye clinics (71), home inspectors (67) and property management companies (65) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For optometrists and eye clinics, that ranks #181 of 1,302 scored counties.
Atlantic County is part of the Atlantic City-Hammonton metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pizza places (64% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for collision repair and body shops (55% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Atlantic County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Atlantic County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optometrists and eye care | 71 | #181 of 1,302 | 30 | 2.7 | $4.4M | 140 | 12 |
| Home inspectors | 67 | #75 of 415 | 6 | 0.5 | Index only | 125 | 5 |
| Property management | 65 | #200 of 910 | 22 | 2.0 | Index only | 161 | 49 |
| Roofing and gutters | 65 | #260 of 1,177 | 44 | 4.0 | $7.8M | 92 | 15 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 63 | #359 of 1,327 | 15 | 1.4 | $6M | 196 | 25 |
| Veterinarians | 62 | #454 of 1,485 | 24 | 2.2 | $2.9M | 108 | 15 |
| Gas stations | 62 | #654 of 2,358 | 75 | 6.8 | $2.8M | 117 | 63 |
| Dry cleaners | 61 | #144 of 507 | 9 | 0.8 | $27.5M | 175 | 16 |
| Child care and preschools | 60 | #548 of 1,611 | 69 | 6.3 | $908K | 91 | 57 |
| Funeral homes | 59 | #501 of 1,472 | 25 | 2.3 | $671K | 99 | 19 |
| Tire shops | 59 | #542 of 1,530 | 30 | 2.7 | $3M | 120 | 13 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 58 | #565 of 1,707 | 70 | 6.4 | $4.9M | 103 | 111 |
| Electricians | 57 | #430 of 1,160 | 35 | 3.2 | $9.8M | 82 | 66 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 57 | #473 of 1,334 | 52 | 4.7 | $1.9M | 95 | 22 |
| Convenience stores | 57 | #870 of 2,261 | 111 | 10.1 | $6.6M | 84 | 46 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 56 | #317 of 887 | 46 | 4.2 | Index only | 110 | 16 |
| Gyms | 55 | #729 of 1,792 | 81 | 7.4 | $1.2M | 95 | 35 |
| Home repair trades | 55 | #791 of 2,057 | 149 | 13.6 | $2.3M | 95 | 192 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 55 | #800 of 2,176 | 317 | 28.9 | Index only | 114 | 60 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 55 | #953 of 2,222 | 153 | 14.0 | $2.8M | 93 | 205 |
| Insurance agencies | 52 | #1,040 of 2,272 | 103 | 9.4 | $1.6M | 127 | 64 |
| Hair salons | 52 | #1,056 of 2,339 | 215 | 19.6 | $510K | 118 | 99 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 52 | #1,115 of 2,402 | 246 | 22.5 | $3M | 88 | 125 |
| Grocery stores | 50 | #1,016 of 2,070 | 84 | 7.7 | $8.8M | 94 | 79 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 50 | #1,057 of 2,088 | 162 | 14.8 | $615K | 93 | 57 |
| Real estate | 50 | #1,106 of 2,229 | 391 | 35.7 | Index only | 116 | 141 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 49 | #978 of 1,886 | 118 | 10.8 | $1.1M | 113 | 73 |
| Pet businesses | 49 | #1,140 of 2,200 | 97 | 8.9 | $727K | 83 | 44 |
| Laundromats | 46 | #443 of 785 | 29 | 2.6 | $8.5M | 68 | 9 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 46 | #464 of 777 | 29 | 2.6 | $3.4M | 85 | 35 |
| Auto repair and car care | 46 | #1,373 of 2,401 | 338 | 30.9 | $268K | 100 | 147 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 45 | #838 of 1,461 | 35 | 3.2 | $2M | 79 | 21 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 45 | #854 of 1,493 | 52 | 4.7 | $2.7M | 92 | 154 |
| Auto repair shops | 45 | #1,428 of 2,378 | 199 | 18.2 | $455K | 102 | 111 |
| Pest control | 44 | #420 of 699 | 17 | 1.6 | $8.2M | 81 | 13 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 44 | #1,033 of 1,656 | 73 | 6.7 | $1.8M | 101 | 197 |
| Pizza | 44 | #1,285 of 2,090 | 143 | 13.1 | $3M | 60 | 205 |
| House cleaning | 43 | #540 of 847 | 20 | 1.8 | $7M | 110 | 91 |
| Spas and skin care | 41 | #1,218 of 1,769 | 128 | 11.7 | $856K | 98 | 33 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 40 | #1,252 of 1,771 | 89 | 8.1 | $1.6M | 94 | 258 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 40 | #1,388 of 2,063 | 134 | 12.2 | $3.2M | 87 | 94 |
| Car washes and detailing | 37 | #1,058 of 1,451 | 45 | 4.1 | $2M | 80 | 19 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 37 | #1,857 of 2,385 | 511 | 46.6 | $214K | 101 | 210 |
| Barbershops | 36 | #1,003 of 1,356 | 71 | 6.5 | $1.5M | 82 | 16 |
| Chiropractors | 36 | #1,119 of 1,490 | 79 | 7.2 | $1.7M | 69 | 40 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 36 | #1,547 of 2,087 | 274 | 25.0 | $902K | 71 | 153 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 35 | #1,708 of 2,210 | 365 | 33.3 | $677K | 77 | 178 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 34 | #1,933 of 2,394 | 896 | 81.8 | $146K | 96 | 377 |
| Nail salons | 33 | #1,086 of 1,328 | 81 | 7.4 | $1.4M | 81 | 61 |
| Pet stores | 32 | #760 of 974 | 28 | 2.6 | $2.5M | 56 | 8 |
| Physical therapy | 31 | #1,191 of 1,422 | 85 | 7.8 | $1.5M | 64 | 50 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 31 | #1,596 of 1,889 | 161 | 14.7 | $2.7M | 65 | 102 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 30 | #2,048 of 2,405 | 1,759 | 160.6 | $246K | 66 | 644 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 28 | #2,137 of 2,405 | 1,042 | 95.1 | $416K | 63 | 344 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.4 | $22.6M | 165 | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.2 | $65.6M | Too few | 5 |
Household spending in Atlantic County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $90.5M | $826 | 86 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $209.3M | $1,911 | 74 |
| Food away from home | $433.4M | $3,956 | 97 |
| Groceries | $736.9M | $6,726 | 106 |
| Personal care products and services | $109.6M | $1,000 | 100 |
| Child care and other personal services | $62.6M | $572 | 98 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $99.6M | $910 | 92 |
| Medical and dental services | $131.2M | $1,198 | 93 |
| Pets | $70.5M | $644 | 71 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $247.1M | $2,255 | 110 |
| Vehicle insurance | $164.4M | $1,501 | 77 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $343.4M | $3,134 | 104 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $140.2M | $1,279 | 90 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $2B | $17,981 | 108 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Atlantic County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 278,657+1.6% since 2020
- Households
- 109,557
- Median age
- 42.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 69%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 556 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 497
- Median household income
- $78,050+25.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $106,343
- Median home value
- $295,000
- Jobs located here
- 123,257
- Daytime population
- 268,510Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Atlantic County, NJ growing?
Population estimates put Atlantic County at 278,657 people in 2025, up 1.6% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 109,557 households. Median household income rose 25.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Atlantic County, NJ spend?
Households in Atlantic County spend about $2B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $736.9M on groceries and $433.4M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Atlantic County spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (71).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Atlantic County, NJ?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Atlantic County are for optometrists and eye clinics (71), home inspectors (67) and property management companies (65). Atlantic County ranks #181 of 1,302 scored counties for optometrists and eye clinics.
How does Atlantic County, NJ compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Atlantic County is $78,050 a year, 3% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $295,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Atlantic County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pizza places (64% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for collision repair and body shops (55% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 54 of the 56 business types have a score in Atlantic County, each ranked against other counties.
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