Absecon is a city in Atlantic County in New Jersey, a state in the United States. The city's population was 7,638 as of the 2000 United States Census.

One of the most popular attractions in the city of Absecon is the Absecon Lighthouse which is the third tallest lighthouse in the United States. The lighthouse was built on January 15, 1857 and is located at the Pacific and Rode Island Avenues in the nearby Atlantic City. It has one of the oldest lighthouses in the country has 228 steps where you can see a breathtaking view of the nearby area.

Some of the most notable residents of Absecon City includes Robert Irvine, a television personality and celebrity chef, Brian Joo who is a U.S.-born pop singer and entertainer in South Korea, Michelle Malkin, a political commentator and columnist, Carol Plum-Ucci, an essayist and young adult novelist, Phil Ivey, a professional poker player and Milo Turn, a singer and songwriter and was an American Idol contestant.

Absecon has a unique community due to the varied lifestyles and activities offered in the area.