Population 9,763 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Westside
Household size in Westside
| Period | Westside | Atlantic City | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.47 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.58 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.53 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.48 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Westside are small: just 2.22 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.28, mirroring the country.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Westside
| Period | Westside | Atlantic City | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.7 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.6 | 37.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.1 | 37.7 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.6 | 39.5 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.9 | +1.8 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
At 39.6, the median age in Westside is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 34.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Westside
| Period | Westside | Atlantic City | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4% | 21.3% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.6% | 22.6% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 30.3% | 20.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 29.8% | 23.3% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +2.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Westside: 29.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Westside
Renters in Westside
| Period | Westside | Atlantic City | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.4% | 66.5% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 82.2% | 70.4% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 82.6% | 72.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 82.0% | 69.7% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Westside: 82.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 61.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Westside
| Period | Westside | Atlantic City | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 23.7% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 20.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 22.5% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 16.2% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −7.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Westside is close to the national rate: 11.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Atlantic City overall (16.2%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.4 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Westside
| Period | Westside | Atlantic City | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1961 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1960 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1957 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +1 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Westside is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Even so, homes here are newer than in Atlantic City overall, where the median home dates to 1962. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Westside
| Period | Westside | Atlantic City | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $605 | $791 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $627 | $840 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $688 | $889 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $837 | $1,146 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$232 | +$355 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Westside costs $837 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $232 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Westside
Bachelor's degrees in Westside
| Period | Westside | Atlantic City | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 16.9% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 15.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 16.0% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 20.9% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Westside: 13.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Westside
| Period | Westside | Atlantic City | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.2% | 73.6% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 64.6% | 68.7% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 71.5% | 73.1% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 75.9% | 78.7% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +5.1 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in Westside never finished high school, well above the national share: only 75.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 5.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Westside
| Period | Westside | Atlantic City | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 14.2% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 13.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 26.8% | 16.4% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +2.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Westside runs well above the national rate: 26.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 10.7 points, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Westside compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westside | 2.22 | 39.6 | 29.8% | 82.0% | 11.0% | 1966 | $837 | 13.6% | 75.9% | 26.8% |
| Atlantic City Inlet | 2.10 | 39.2 | 22.6% | 74.8% | 12.7% | 1982 | $1,215 | 22.5% | 86.7% | 9.2% |
| Chelsea | 2.79 | 41.6 | 17.9% | 65.1% | 18.8% | 1946 | $1,374 | 17.6% | 69.2% | 14.5% |
| Lower Chelsea | 2.11 | 46.2 | 11.6% | 46.2% | 26.0% | 1960 | $1,295 | 38.6% | 87.4% | 4.0% |
| The Gardens | 1.89 | 50.5 | 4.8% | 28.5% | 61.7% | 1974 | $1,785 | 61.5% | 98.8% | 2.8% |
| Barnegat Pines | 2.68 | 45.1 | 10.0% | 6.9% | 7.4% | 1981 | $2,165 | 30.0% | 90.6% | 7.5% |
| Rising Sun-Lebanon | 3.37 | 32.2 | 9.9% | 34.5% | 5.2% | 1995 | $1,711 | 38.2% | 89.8% | 1.7% |
| Kent Acres | 2.90 | 36.7 | 19.7% | 16.3% | 10.0% | 1979 | $1,243 | 32.2% | 89.0% | 6.8% |
| Penns Beach | 2.37 | 41.1 | 15.0% | 17.0% | 9.5% | 1971 | $820 | 19.9% | 94.6% | 14.2% |
| Northwest Wilmington | 2.13 | 47.2 | 17.0% | 40.4% | 4.9% | 1954 | $1,296 | 38.3% | 96.5% | 4.2% |
| Mayfield | 2.91 | 44.4 | 7.4% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 1959 | $1,459 | 57.1% | 96.3% | 6.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Westside. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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