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Absecon, New Jersey Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Absecon is 9,275, with 47% male and 53% female. The population has remained stable, with modest growth in recent years due to its location near Atlantic City, attracting both tourists and new residents.

City Facts

  • Founded: 1902
  • County: Atlantic County
  • Land Area: 7.2 square miles
  • Population Density: 1,288 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 609
  • Zip Code: 08201

Geography and Location

Absecon is located in southern New Jersey, just west of Atlantic City and along the Atlantic Ocean’s coastline. The town serves as a residential community for those working in Atlantic City’s tourism and casino industries while offering a quieter, suburban atmosphere. Absecon’s location near the Jersey Shore makes it an attractive place for families and individuals seeking access to beach amenities and recreational activities such as boating and fishing. The town is intersected by major highways, including U.S. Route 30, providing easy access to nearby cities and resorts. With its proximity to the beaches and entertainment options of Atlantic City, along with its historic charm and small-town feel, Absecon offers a unique mix of coastal living and suburban convenience.

Demographics

Median resident age: 40.3 years
Median household income: $55,745
Median house value: $123,000

Population by Race

Races in Absecon:

  • White Non-Hispanic (81.8%)
  • Black (6.0%)
  • Hispanic (3.8%)
  • Asian Indian (3.6%)
  • Two or more races (1.5%)
  • Other race (1.5%)
  • Filipino (1.2%)
  • Chinese (1.2%)
  • Other Asian (0.7%)

Ancestries: Irish (28.2%), Italian (21.6%), German (16.8%), English (12.9%), United States (4.0%), Polish (3.0%).

Elevation: 25 feet

Land area: 5.7 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Absecon

  • High school or higher: 86.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 22.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.3%
  • Unemployed: 6.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Absecon city

  • Never married: 25.2%
  • Now married: 54.1%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 6.8%
  • Divorced: 12.1%

10.5% Foreign born (6.6% Asia, 2.2% Europe, 1.6% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +386 (+5.3%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Absecon:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Absecon:

  • ATLANTIC CITY INTERNATIONAL (about 5 miles; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Abbreviation: ACY)
  • MC GUIRE AFB (about 40 miles; WRIGHTSTOWN, NJ; Abbreviation: WRI)
  • LAKEHURST NAES /MAXFIELD FIELD (about 43 miles; LAKEHURST, NJ; Abbreviation: NEL)

Other public-use airports nearest to Absecon:

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Absecon:

  • THE RICHARD STOCKTON COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY (about 6 miles; POMONA, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 5,526)
  • ATLANTIC CAPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 18 miles; MAYS LANDING, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 3,086)
  • BURLINGTON COUNTY COLLEGE (about 39 miles; PEMBERTON, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 3,751)
  • OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE (about 43 miles; TOMS RIVER, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 4,651)
  • CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE (about 46 miles; BLACKWOOD, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 7,662)
  • ROWAN UNIVERSITY (about 47 miles; GLASSBORO, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 7,587)
  • GLOUCESTER COUNTY COLLEGE (about 48 miles; SEWELL, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 3,135)

Schools

Public high school in Absecon:

  • ABSEGAMI H S (Students: 2,144; Location: 201 S WRANGLEBORO RD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high school in Absecon:

  • HOLY SPIRIT HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 875; Location: 500 S NEW RD; Grades: 9 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Absecon:

  • H ASHTON MARSH (Students: 527; Location: 800 IRELAN AVE.; Grades: KG – 04)
  • EMMA C ATTALES (Students: 415; Location: IRELAN AVE. & WEBB ROAD; Grades: 05 – 08)

Private primary/middle schools in Absecon:

  • JARRETS RUN ACADEMY (Students: 63; Location: 70 MILL ROAD; Grades: KG – 8)
  • JERSEY SHORE BAPTIST ACADEMY (Students: 3; Location: 2165 WRANGLEBORO ROAD; Grades: 2 – 8)

Libraries

Library in Absecon:

  • ABSECON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $147,074; Location: 305 NEW JERSEY AVENUE; 17,410 books; 859 audio materials; 481 video materials; 80 serial subscriptions)

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