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October 29, 2012
When did "Superstorm Sandy" strike Atlantic City?
943 mb
"Superstorm Sandy" produced an all-time record low barometric pressure reading of what?
flooding and power-outages
Although "Superstorm Sandy" left minimal damage to any of the tourist areas it did cause what two other things to occur?
photograph
What was the source of the misinformation concerning damage to the city's boardwalk?
the Boardwalk that was slated for repairs, prior to the storm
Why was there a photo of the Boardwalk if it wasn't actually damaged in the storm?
17.037 square miles
According to the United States Census Bureau, what is the total area in square miles?
10.747 square miles
What is the area of land?
6.290 square miles
What is the area of water?
36.92%
What percentage of the city is made up of water?
United States Census Bureau
What organization provided data detailing the size of the city?
Venice Park
Besides Chelsea, City Island, and Great Island, what other community, locality, or place name is included in the city?
Great Island
Besides Chelsea, City Island, and Venice Park, what other community, locality, or place name is included in the city?
City Island
Besides Chelsea, Venice Park, and Great Island, what other community, locality, or place name is included in the city?
Chelsea
Besides Venice Park, City Island, and Great Island, what other community, locality, or place name is included in the city?
Unincorporated communities
Besides localities and place names, what else is located partically or completely within the city?
75.6 °F
What is the daily average temperature in July?
September
Atlantic City is a prime place to beat the heat from June through what month?
35.5 °F
What is the average temperature for January in Atlantic City?
−9 °F
What is the extreme low temperature of Atlantic City?
239 days
How many days long is the growing season?
40 inches
How many inches of precipitation does Atlantic City receive annually?
16.5 inches
What is the average number of inches of snow received at the airport annually?
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic City's lack of snowfall is due to its location in South Jersey and its proximaty to which body of water?
South Jersey
Atlantic City's lack of snowfall is due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and its location where?
rain
Atlantic City is different from the northern and western parts of the state in the winter due to its tendency to receive which type of precipitation?
39,558
How many people were residing in Atlantic City during the 2010 United States Census?
20,013
How many housing units were in Atlantic City during the 2010 United States Census?
30.45%
During the 2010 United States Census what percentage of Atlantic City's population was Hispanic or Latino?
26.65%
During the 2010 United States Census what percentage of Atlantic City's population was White?
8,558
How many families were residing in Atlantic City during the 2010 United States Census?
15,504
How many households were there in Atlantic City during the 2010 United States Census?
27.3%
What percentage of households in Atlantic City had children under the age of 18 living with them?
44.8%
What percentage of households in Atlantic City were comprised of non-families?
37.5%
What percentage of households in Atlantic City were made up of individuals?
3.34
What was the average family size in Atlantic City?
24.6%
What percentage of the population was under the age of 18?
12.7%
What percentage of the population was 65 years of age or older?
36.3 years
What was the median age?
96.2
For every 100 females, how many males were there?
94.4
For every 100 females age 18 and over, how many males were there?
$30,237
How much was the median household income according to the American Community Survey?
$35,488
How much was the median family income according to the American Community Survey?
$32,207
How much was the median income for males according to the American Community Survey?
$20,069
What was the per capita income for the city?
25.3%
What percentage of the population was below the poverty line?
40,517
According to the 2000 United States Census, how many people were living in Atlantic City?
3,569.8 people per square mile
According to the 2000 United States Census, what was the population density?
20,219
According to the 2000 United States Census, how many housing units were there in Atlantic City?
24.95%
According to the 2000 United States Census, what percentage of the population of Atlantic City were Hispanic or Latino?
26.68%
According to the 2000 United States Census, what percentage of the population of Atlantic City were white?
27.7%
How many households had children under the age of 18 living with them?
15,848
How many households were there in Atlantic City?
37.2%
How many households were made up of individuals?
2.46
What was the average household size in Atlantic City?
3.26
What was the average family size in Atlantic City?
35 years
What was the median age of Atlantic City?
96.1
For every 100 females, how many males were there?
93.2
For every 100 females age 18 and over, how many males were there?
25.7%
What percentage of the population of Atlantic City was under the age of 18?
14.2%
What percentage of the population of Atlantic City was 65 years of age or older?
$26,969
What was the median income for a household in the city?
$31,997
What was the median income for a family in the city?
$15,402
What was the per capita income for the city?
19.1%
What percentage of families in the city were living below the poverty line?
23.6%
What percentage of the population in the city were living below the poverty line?
unemployment
As of September 2014, the greater Atlantic City area had one of the highest rates in the country of what?
13.8%
What was the unemployment rate for the greater Atlantic City area, as of September 2014?
141,000
As of September 2014, what was the overall size of the labor force of the greater Atlantic City area?
13.8%
Out of a labor force of about 141,000 what was the unemployment rate?
Governor Chris Christie
In 2010, who stated that a state takeover of the city and local government of Atlantic City was imminent?
antique car
What item were the regulations in Atlantic City compared to?
Atlantic City Tourism District
What was the name of the district that would encompass the boardwalk casinos, the marina casinos, the Atlantic City Outlets, and Bader Field?
43%
According to a poll, what percentage of New Jersey voters opposed the takeover of Atlantic City by the state?
29%
According to a poll, what percentage of New Jersey voters favored the takeover of Atlantic City by the state?
2011
What year were the boundaries for the state-run tourism district finally set?
The district would include heavier police presence, as well as beautification and infrastructure improvements
What were the three major things that the district would include?
The CRDA
Who would oversee all functions of the new district?
The CRDA
Who would make the changes within the district to attract new businesses and attractions?
would be ambitious and may resort to eminent domain
What two qualities were mentioned in regards to new construction?
10
How many roadways will be included in the district?
Gardner's Basin
What place is home to the Atlantic City Aquarium?
Gardner's Basin
What place was originally left off of the tourism district?
Chelsea
Where was the residential neighborhood that was removed from the final boundaries of the district?
mayor Lorenzo Langford
Who cast the lone "no" vote on the creation of the district citing Bader Field's inclusion?
Gambling Capital of the East Coast
What is Atlantic City known for?
eight
How many large casinos are located in Atlantic City?
33,000
Approximately how many people did New Jersey casinos employ in 2011?
28.5 million
Approximately how many people visited New Jersey's casinos in 2011?
New Jersey Casino Control Commission and the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement
What two entities regulate New Jersey's casino?
four
How many casino closures took place in Atlantic City in 2014?
Trump Plaza
What was the name of the poorest performing casino in the city that ultimately closed in 2014?
1984
What year did Trump Plaza originally open?
Revel
What was the name of Atlantic City's second-newest casino that ultimately closed in 2014?
Atlantic Club
What was the name of the first casino to close in 2014?
selling
What did Trump Entertainment Group say they were considering doing with the Trump Taj Mahal?
Trump Taj Mahal
What is the sole remaining property owned by Trump Entertainment Group?
2013
In what year did executives at Trump Entertainment Group say they were considering selling the Taj?
winding down and exiting the gaming and hotel business
Why did executives say they were considering selling the Taj?
Executives
Who spoke for the Trump Entertainment Group in regards to the Taj and what might be done in the future?
three
How many remaining properties belong to Caesars Entertainment?