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Atlantic City, New Jersey, in Atlantic county, is 33 miles E of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 56 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city has a population of 40,517.
In Atlantic City, about 26% of adults are married. Atlantic City offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.
Approximately 73% of Atlantic City is non-white. No single racial group represents Atlantic City, a city where diversity is valued.
In 2000, Atlantic City had a median family income of $31,997.
Residents of Atlantic City gave more campaign money ($2,295) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 29% of the housing units in Atlantic City. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Atlantic City is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Atlantic City?
In Atlantic City, 47% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. If you visit or move to Atlantic City, try the public transportation system.
Atlantic City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
Comparing Atlantic City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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Marlborough House between 1900 and 1906
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