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South Amboy Overview

9,336
TOTAL POPULATION
4,270
MALE POPULATION
5,066
FEMALE POPULATION
84.29
MALES / 100 FEMALES
118.64
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$46,481
PER CAPITA INCOME
$110,576
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$94,776
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
99.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,397
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,610
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

South Amboy Zip Codes

South Amboy Area Codes

Race in South Amboy

The most populous races in South Amboy are White / Caucasian (6,007 | 64.3%), Hispanic or Latino (2,266 | 24.3%), and Black / African American (1,074 | 11.5%).
Race in South Amboy
Race# Population% Population
Asian4604.9%
Black / African American1,07411.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,26624.3%
Native / Alaskan660.7%
White / Caucasian6,00764.3%
Two or more Races7978.5%
Some other Race93210.0%
Total9,336100.0%

Ancestry in South Amboy

The most populous ancestries reported in South Amboy are Irish (1,755 | 18.8%), Italian (1,433 | 15.3%), Polish (1,013 | 10.8%), German (974 | 10.4%), and Dominican (692 | 7.4%), together accounting for 62.8% of all South Amboy residents.
Ancestry in South Amboy
Ancestry# Population% Population
African961.0%
American1852.0%
Arab1291.4%
Australian210.2%
Brazilian190.2%
British100.1%
Central American450.5%
Central American Indian650.7%
Colombian3273.5%
Croatian120.1%
Cuban991.1%
Czech720.8%
Danish120.1%
Dominican6927.4%
Dutch1181.3%
Eastern European240.3%
Egyptian250.3%
English2983.2%
French750.8%
German97410.4%
Greek370.4%
Guatemalan450.5%
Hungarian1201.3%
Indian (Asian)1862.0%
Irish1,75518.8%
Israeli10.0%
Italian1,43315.3%
Korean1661.8%
Mexican1471.6%
Mexican American Indian210.2%
Nigerian1431.5%
Norwegian350.4%
Pennsylvania German210.2%
Peruvian460.5%
Polish1,01310.8%
Portuguese30.0%
Pueblo30.0%
Puerto Rican6286.7%
Russian1451.5%
Scotch-Irish120.1%
Scottish430.5%
Slovak110.1%
South American3734.0%
Spaniard450.5%
Spanish2222.4%
Subsaharan African2392.6%
Swedish1511.6%
Swiss240.3%
Thai2552.7%
Ukrainian1071.1%
Welsh650.7%
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Immigrants in South Amboy

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in South Amboy came from Latin America (821 | 8.8%), Europe (523 | 5.6%), Eastern Europe (456 | 4.9%), Caribbean (416 | 4.5%), and Poland (389 | 4.2%), together accounting for 27.9% of all South Amboy residents.
Immigrants in South Amboy
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa380.4%
Asia3663.9%
Brazil520.6%
Caribbean4164.5%
Central America730.8%
China1331.4%
Colombia1111.2%
Cuba330.4%
Dominican Republic3834.1%
Eastern Asia1361.5%
Eastern Europe4564.9%
Egypt250.3%
Europe5235.6%
Germany330.4%
Guyana190.2%
India1001.1%
Israel150.2%
Jordan190.2%
Korea30.0%
Latin America8218.8%
Mexico730.8%
Netherlands340.4%
Nigeria130.1%
Northern Africa250.3%
Peru941.0%
Philippines961.0%
Poland3894.2%
Romania280.3%
Russia390.4%
South America3323.6%
South Central Asia1001.1%
South Eastern Asia961.0%
Taiwan620.7%
Uruguay280.3%
Venezuela280.3%
Western Africa130.1%
Western Asia340.4%
Western Europe670.7%
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Sex and Age in South Amboy

Sex and Age in South Amboy

The most populous age groups in South Amboy are 55 to 59 Years (635 | 14.9%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (537 | 10.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in South Amboy
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years189 (4.4%)266 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Years171 (4.0%)267 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Years90 (2.1%)372 (7.3%)
15 to 19 Years198 (4.6%)154 (3.0%)
20 to 24 Years275 (6.4%)249 (4.9%)
25 to 29 Years464 (10.9%)202 (4.0%)
30 to 34 Years277 (6.5%)537 (10.6%)
35 to 39 Years446 (10.4%)341 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years211 (4.9%)371 (7.3%)
45 to 49 Years123 (2.9%)371 (7.3%)
50 to 54 Years155 (3.6%)307 (6.1%)
55 to 59 Years635 (14.9%)470 (9.3%)
60 to 64 Years391 (9.2%)357 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years246 (5.8%)471 (9.3%)
70 to 74 Years238 (5.6%)208 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years121 (2.8%)30 (0.6%)
80 to 84 Years40 (0.9%)35 (0.7%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)58 (1.1%)
Total4,270 (100.0%)5,066 (100.0%)

Families and Households in South Amboy

Median Family Size in South Amboy

The median family size in South Amboy is 2.74 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,945 | 67.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.88 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (77 | 2.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.30 persons per family.
Median Family Size in South Amboy
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,945 (67.3%)2.88
Single Male/Father77 (2.7%)2.30
Single Female/Mother867 (30.0%)2.47
Total Families2,889 (100.0%)2.74

Median Household Size in South Amboy

The median household size in South Amboy is 2.31 persons per household, with married-couple households (1,945 | 48.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.88 persons per household. non-family households (1,142 | 28.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in South Amboy
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,945 (48.2%)2.88
Single Male/Father77 (1.9%)2.30
Single Female/Mother867 (21.5%)2.52
Non-family1,142 (28.3%)1.16
Total Households4,031 (100.0%)2.31

Household Size by Marriage Status in South Amboy

Out of a total of 4,031 households in South Amboy, 2,889 (71.7%) are family households, while 1,142 (28.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,546, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 971.
Household Size by Marriage Status in South Amboy
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-971 (24.1%)
2-Person Households1,546 (38.4%)162 (4.0%)
3-Person Households705 (17.5%)9 (0.2%)
4-Person Households449 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households132 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households57 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,889 (71.7%)1,142 (28.3%)

Female Fertility in South Amboy

Fertility by Age in South Amboy

Average fertility rate in South Amboy is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 96.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in South Amboy
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years95 (100.0%)96.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total95 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in South Amboy

62.1% of women with births (95) in South Amboy are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 37.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 37.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in South Amboy
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years59 (62.1%)36 (37.9%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total59 (62.1%)36 (37.9%)

Fertility by Education in South Amboy

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in South Amboy
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma36 (37.9%)84.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree31 (32.6%)71.0
Graduate Degree28 (29.5%)90.0
Total95 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in South Amboy

37.9% of women with births in South Amboy are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in South Amboy
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total59 (62.1%)36 (37.9%)

Income in South Amboy

Income Overview in South Amboy

Per Capita Income in South Amboy is $46,481, while median incomes of families and households are $110,576 and $94,776 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income9,336$46,481
Median Family Income2,889$110,576
Mean Family Income2,889$116,340
Median Household Income4,031$94,776
Mean Household Income4,031$107,104
Income Deficit2,889$8,397
Wage / Income Gap (%)9,3360.30%
Wage / Income Gap ($)9,33699.70¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index9,3360.39

Earnings by Sex in South Amboy

Average Earnings in South Amboy are $55,811, $55,718 for men and $55,888 for women, a difference of 0.3%.
Earnings by Sex in South Amboy
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,878 (50.6%)$55,718
Female2,806 (49.4%)$55,888
Total5,684 (100.0%)$55,811

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in South Amboy

The most common earnings brackets in South Amboy are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (534 | 18.5%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (617 | 22.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in South Amboy
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less110 (3.8%)160 (5.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99949 (1.7%)89 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49986 (3.0%)34 (1.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99956 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49999 (3.4%)19 (0.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99976 (2.6%)14 (0.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49945 (1.6%)41 (1.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9995 (0.2%)59 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49937 (1.3%)35 (1.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99921 (0.7%)24 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99964 (2.2%)57 (2.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999306 (10.6%)149 (5.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99973 (2.5%)210 (7.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99959 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999138 (4.8%)119 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $54,999186 (6.5%)350 (12.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999534 (18.5%)617 (22.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99989 (3.1%)83 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999336 (11.7%)249 (8.9%)
$100,000+509 (17.7%)497 (17.7%)
Total2,878 (100.0%)2,806 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in South Amboy

Average earnings in South Amboy are $58,511 for men and $57,737 for women, a difference of 1.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $144,034, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,792. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $105,702, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $51,325.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in South Amboy
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$29,792$0
High School Diploma$53,199$53,007
College or Associate's Degree$53,692$51,325
Bachelor's Degree$88,654$105,702
Graduate Degree$144,034$85,057
Total$58,511$57,737

Family Income in South Amboy

Family Income Brackets in South Amboy

According to the South Amboy family income data, there are 745 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.8% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3 families (0.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in South Amboy
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00030.1%
$10,000 to $14,999381.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991364.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991796.2%
$35,000 to $49,99946516.1%
$50,000 to $74,9992839.8%
$75,000 to $99,9991736.0%
$100,000 to $149,99974525.8%
$150,000 to $199,99954018.7%
$200,000+32911.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in South Amboy

5-person families (141 | 4.9%) account for the highest median family income in South Amboy with $161,283 per family, while 3-person families (702 | 24.3%) have the highest median income of $42,576 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in South Amboy
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,568 (54.3%)$70,221
3-Person Families702 (24.3%)$127,727
4-Person Families430 (14.9%)$132,730
5-Person Families141 (4.9%)$161,283
6-Person Families48 (1.7%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total2,889 (100.0%)$110,576

Family Income by Number of Earners in South Amboy

The median family income in South Amboy is $110,576, with families comprising 3+ earners (387) having the highest median family income of $162,383, while families with 1 earner (1,028) have the lowest median family income of $44,646, accounting for 13.4% and 35.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in South Amboy
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners303 (10.5%)$66,625
1 Earner1,028 (35.6%)$44,646
2 Earners1,171 (40.5%)$128,125
3+ Earners387 (13.4%)$162,383
Total2,889 (100.0%)$110,576

Household Income in South Amboy

Household Income Brackets in South Amboy

With 935 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in South Amboy, accounting for 23.2% of all households. In contrast, only 93 households (2.3%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in South Amboy
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000932.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991213.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991894.7%
$25,000 to $34,9992025.0%
$35,000 to $49,99962515.5%
$50,000 to $74,99948412.0%
$75,000 to $99,9993278.1%
$100,000 to $149,99993523.2%
$150,000 to $199,99970117.4%
$200,000+3518.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in South Amboy

The median household income in South Amboy is $94,776, with the highest median household income of $121,657 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,414 households (35.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 32 households (0.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in South Amboy
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years32 (0.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years1,414 (35.1%)$121,657
45 to 64 Years1,650 (40.9%)$90,421
65+ Years935 (23.2%)$92,250
Total4,031 (100.0%)$94,776

Poverty in South Amboy

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in South Amboy

With 5.9% poverty level for males and 8.5% for females among the residents of South Amboy, 12 to 14 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 14 males (26.4%) and 104 females (46.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in South Amboy
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)36 (13.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)19 (4.6%)
12 to 14 Years14 (26.4%)104 (46.4%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years57 (15.9%)40 (10.3%)
25 to 34 Years26 (3.5%)18 (2.4%)
35 to 44 Years45 (6.9%)91 (12.8%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)38 (5.6%)
55 to 64 Years106 (10.3%)39 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years4 (0.8%)43 (6.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (0.9%)
Total252 (5.9%)429 (8.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in South Amboy

According to the poverty statistics in South Amboy, males aged under 5 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in South Amboy
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years189 (100.0%)230 (86.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years208 (100.0%)396 (95.4%)
12 to 14 Years39 (73.6%)120 (53.6%)
15 Years68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years47 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years301 (84.1%)349 (89.7%)
25 to 34 Years715 (96.5%)721 (97.6%)
35 to 44 Years612 (93.1%)621 (87.2%)
45 to 54 Years278 (100.0%)640 (94.4%)
55 to 64 Years920 (89.7%)788 (95.3%)
65 to 74 Years474 (99.2%)624 (93.5%)
75 Years and over161 (100.0%)110 (99.1%)
Total4,012 (94.1%)4,613 (91.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in South Amboy

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in South Amboy show that 1.3% or 25 of the total 1,945 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 1.8%, comprising of 25 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in South Amboy
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,374 (98.2%)25 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children500 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,920 (98.7%)25 (1.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in South Amboy

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in South Amboy
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)114 (21.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)114 (13.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in South Amboy

The poverty data for South Amboy shows that 25 of the married-couple family households (1.3%) and 114 of the single-parent households (12.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 households (1.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 114 household (21.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in South Amboy
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children25 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)114 (21.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25 (1.3%)114 (12.1%)

Employment Characteristics in South Amboy

Employment by Class of Employer in South Amboy

Among the 5,210 employed individuals in South Amboy, private company employees (3,802 | 73.0%), local government employees (477 | 9.2%), and state government employees (313 | 6.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in South Amboy
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,80273.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1072.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1482.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations2905.6%
Local Government Employees4779.2%
State Government Employees3136.0%
Federal Government Employees731.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total5,210100.0%

Employment Status by Age in South Amboy

According to the labor force statistics for South Amboy, out of the total population over 16 years of age (7,913), 70.9% or 5,610 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 320 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 98.5% or 656 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.4% or 114 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in South Amboy
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years128 (45.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years356 (67.9%)27 (7.6%)
25 to 29 Years656 (98.5%)114 (17.4%)
30 to 34 Years752 (92.4%)44 (5.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,285 (93.9%)76 (5.9%)
45 to 54 Years622 (65.1%)32 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years918 (83.1%)20 (2.2%)
60 to 64 Years520 (69.5%)3 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years366 (31.5%)4 (1.1%)
75 Years and over10 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,610 (70.9%)320 (5.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in South Amboy

According to labor force statistics for South Amboy, 84.0% of individuals (4,753) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (5,658) are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 290 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 91.1% or 1,498 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 17.1% or 39 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in South Amboy
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School228 (37.9%)103 (17.1%)
High School Diploma1,229 (85.5%)232 (16.1%)
College / Associate Degree1,498 (91.1%)20 (1.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,796 (91.0%)38 (1.9%)
Total4,753 (84.0%)345 (6.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in South Amboy

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in South Amboy are Community & Social Service (517 | 9.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (475 | 9.0%), Management (456 | 8.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (351 | 6.6%), and Health Technologists (270 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in South Amboy

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in South Amboy, the most male-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (85.3%), Computers & Mathematics (68.7%), and Architecture & Engineering (50.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Health Technologists (92.6%), and Education, Arts & Media (90.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in South Amboy
OccupationMaleFemale
Management181 (39.7%)275 (60.3%)
Business & Financial78 (32.1%)165 (67.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science235 (49.5%)240 (50.5%)
Computers & Mathematics123 (68.7%)56 (31.3%)
Architecture & Engineering112 (50.4%)110 (49.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)74 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 186 (36.0%)331 (64.0%)
Education, Arts & Media5 (10.0%)45 (90.0%)
Legal Services & Support66 (45.8%)78 (54.2%)
Education Instruction & Library63 (24.0%)199 (75.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment52 (85.3%)9 (14.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating70 (19.9%)281 (80.1%)
Health Technologists20 (7.4%)250 (92.6%)
Total (Category)750 (36.7%)1,292 (63.3%)
Total (Overall)2,738 (51.7%)2,555 (48.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in South Amboy are Security & Protection (159 | 3.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (148 | 2.8%), Healthcare Support (116 | 2.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (115 | 2.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (61 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in South Amboy

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in South Amboy, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (78.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (77.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (85.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (84.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in South Amboy
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support17 (14.7%)99 (85.3%)
Security & Protection125 (78.6%)34 (21.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention114 (77.0%)34 (23.0%)
Law Enforcement11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving28 (45.9%)33 (54.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance18 (15.7%)97 (84.4%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Total (Category)188 (37.8%)309 (62.2%)
Total (Overall)2,738 (51.7%)2,555 (48.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in South Amboy are Office & Administration (971 | 18.3%), and Sales & Related (429 | 8.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in South Amboy

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in South Amboy
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related324 (75.5%)105 (24.5%)
Office & Administration189 (19.5%)782 (80.5%)
Total (Category)513 (36.6%)887 (63.4%)
Total (Overall)2,738 (51.7%)2,555 (48.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in South Amboy are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (264 | 5.0%), Construction & Extraction (180 | 3.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (18 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in South Amboy

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in South Amboy
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction180 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair264 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)462 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)2,738 (51.7%)2,555 (48.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in South Amboy are Transportation (511 | 9.7%), Production (192 | 3.6%), and Material Moving (189 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in South Amboy

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in South Amboy
OccupationMaleFemale
Production156 (81.2%)36 (18.8%)
Transportation499 (97.7%)12 (2.4%)
Material Moving170 (89.9%)19 (10.1%)
Total (Category)825 (92.5%)67 (7.5%)
Total (Overall)2,738 (51.7%)2,555 (48.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in South Amboy

Employment Industries in South Amboy

The major employment industries in South Amboy include Health Care & Social Assistance (858 | 16.2%), Transportation & Warehousing (690 | 13.0%), Finance & Insurance (606 | 11.5%), Retail Trade (553 | 10.4%), and Professional & Scientific (488 | 9.2%).
Employment Industries in South Amboy

Employment Industries by Sex in South Amboy

The South Amboy industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (80.6%), Finance & Insurance (71.0%), and Educational Services (62.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in South Amboy
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction147 (78.2%)41 (21.8%)
Manufacturing285 (74.0%)100 (26.0%)
Wholesale Trade35 (55.6%)28 (44.4%)
Retail Trade387 (70.0%)166 (30.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing441 (63.9%)249 (36.1%)
Utilities74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information145 (90.6%)15 (9.4%)
Finance & Insurance176 (29.0%)430 (71.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing26 (65.0%)14 (35.0%)
Professional & Scientific210 (43.0%)278 (57.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support129 (52.9%)115 (47.1%)
Educational Services168 (37.1%)285 (62.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance166 (19.4%)692 (80.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services72 (64.9%)39 (35.1%)
Public Administration121 (63.7%)69 (36.3%)
Total2,738 (51.7%)2,555 (48.3%)

Education in South Amboy

School Enrollment in South Amboy

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,612 students in South Amboy are college / undergraduate (452 | 28.0%), middle school (355 | 22.0%), and elementary school (352 | 21.8%).
School Enrollment in South Amboy
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool744.6%
Kindergarten865.3%
Elementary School35221.8%
Middle School35522.0%
High School26616.5%
College / Undergraduate45228.0%
Graduate / Professional271.7%
Total1,612100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in South Amboy

Out of a total of 1,612 students who are enrolled in schools in South Amboy, 322 (20.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,290 (80.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 149 (58.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 154 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in South Amboy
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds32 (43.2%)42 (56.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old402 (91.8%)36 (8.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds423 (91.6%)39 (8.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds115 (89.1%)14 (10.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds107 (41.8%)149 (58.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds37 (46.8%)42 (53.2%)
35 Years and over20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,290 (80.0%)322 (20.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in South Amboy

Business (613 | 26.8%), social sciences (259 | 11.3%), science & technology (258 | 11.3%), engineering (230 | 10.0%), and communications (155 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 2,291 individuals in South Amboy who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in South Amboy
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1255.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural381.7%
Physical & Health Sciences642.8%
Psychology1496.5%
Social Sciences25911.3%
Engineering23010.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology25811.3%
Business61326.8%
Education1265.5%
Literature & Languages582.5%
Liberal Arts & History1114.9%
Visual & Performing Arts431.9%
Communications1556.8%
Arts & Humanities622.7%
Total2,291100.0%

Transportation & Commute in South Amboy

Vehicle Availability by Sex in South Amboy

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in South Amboy are males with 2 vehicles (1,270, accounting for 46.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (876, making up 51.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in South Amboy
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle222 (8.2%)4 (0.2%)
1 Vehicle425 (15.7%)885 (35.5%)
2 Vehicles1,270 (46.8%)876 (35.2%)
3 Vehicles512 (18.9%)392 (15.7%)
4 Vehicles257 (9.5%)283 (11.4%)
5 or more Vehicles27 (1.0%)51 (2.1%)
Total2,713 (100.0%)2,491 (100.0%)

Commute Time in South Amboy

The most frequently occuring commute durations in South Amboy are 20 to 24 minutes (1,045 commuters, 22.2%), 15 to 19 minutes (656 commuters, 14.0%), and 30 to 34 minutes (543 commuters, 11.6%).
Commute Time in South Amboy
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2385.1%
5 to 9 Minutes1443.1%
10 to 14 Minutes2896.1%
15 to 19 Minutes65614.0%
20 to 24 Minutes1,04522.2%
25 to 29 Minutes3467.4%
30 to 34 Minutes54311.6%
35 to 39 Minutes1242.6%
40 to 44 Minutes1653.5%
45 to 59 Minutes4329.2%
60 to 89 Minutes3627.7%
90 or more Minutes3587.6%

Commute Time by Sex in South Amboy

The most common commute times in South Amboy are 20 to 24 minutes (564 commuters, 22.0%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (481 commuters, 22.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in South Amboy
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes11 (0.4%)227 (10.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes21 (0.8%)123 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes195 (7.6%)94 (4.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes246 (9.6%)410 (19.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes564 (22.0%)481 (22.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes272 (10.6%)74 (3.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes324 (12.6%)219 (10.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes61 (2.4%)63 (2.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes114 (4.4%)51 (2.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes365 (14.2%)67 (3.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes188 (7.3%)174 (8.2%)
90 or more Minutes208 (8.1%)150 (7.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in South Amboy

The most frequent times of departure to work in South Amboy are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (340, 13.2%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (666, 31.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in South Amboy
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM167 (6.5%)25 (1.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM113 (4.4%)38 (1.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM87 (3.4%)38 (1.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM329 (12.8%)74 (3.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM209 (8.1%)346 (16.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM104 (4.1%)145 (6.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM196 (7.6%)212 (9.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM340 (13.2%)666 (31.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM285 (11.1%)138 (6.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM293 (11.4%)243 (11.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM11 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM51 (2.0%)17 (0.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM162 (6.3%)156 (7.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM222 (8.6%)35 (1.6%)
Total2,569 (100.0%)2,133 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in South Amboy

Occupancy by Ownership in South Amboy

Of the total 4,031 dwellings in South Amboy, owner-occupied units account for 2,176 (54.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,855 (46.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in South Amboy
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,17654.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,85546.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,031100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in South Amboy

Occupancy by Household Size in South Amboy
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household97124.1%
2-Person Household1,70842.4%
3-Person Household71417.7%
4+ Person Household63815.8%
Total Housing Units4,031100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in South Amboy

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in South Amboy
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household466 (48.0%)505 (52.0%)
2-Person Household810 (47.4%)898 (52.6%)
3-Person Household516 (72.3%)198 (27.7%)
4+ Person Household384 (60.2%)254 (39.8%)
Total Housing Units2,176 (54.0%)1,855 (46.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in South Amboy

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in South Amboy
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School166 (39.7%)252 (60.3%)
High School Diploma554 (45.3%)670 (54.7%)
College/Associate Degree493 (49.7%)498 (50.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher963 (68.9%)435 (31.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in South Amboy

Occupancy by Age of Householder in South Amboy
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years66116.4%
35 to 44 Years78519.5%
45 to 54 Years57514.3%
55 to 64 Years1,07526.7%
65 to 74 Years76318.9%
75 to 84 Years1423.5%
85 Years and Over300.7%
Total4,031100.0%

Housing Finances in South Amboy

Median Income by Occupancy in South Amboy

Median Income by Occupancy in South Amboy
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,176 (54.0%)$110,952
Renter-Occupied1,855 (46.0%)$0
Average4,031 (100.0%)$94,776

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in South Amboy

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in South Amboy
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00026 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)68 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $14,99948 (2.2%)74 (4.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99913 (0.6%)29 (1.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99951 (2.3%)96 (5.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99964 (2.9%)139 (7.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999256 (11.8%)368 (19.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999264 (12.1%)220 (11.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999264 (12.1%)63 (3.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999417 (19.2%)519 (28.0%)
$150,000 or more773 (35.5%)279 (15.0%)
Total2,176 (100.0%)1,855 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in South Amboy

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in South Amboy
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30010 (0.5%)26 (1.4%)
$300 to $49942 (1.9%)247 (13.3%)
$500 to $79999 (4.5%)95 (5.1%)
$800 to $999170 (7.8%)43 (2.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499461 (21.2%)306 (16.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999371 (17.1%)632 (34.1%)
$2,000 to $2,499464 (21.3%)168 (9.1%)
$2,500 to $2,999242 (11.1%)227 (12.2%)
$3,000 or more317 (14.6%)86 (4.6%)
Total2,176 (100.0%)1,855 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in South Amboy

Housing Structures in South Amboy

Housing Structures in South Amboy
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,82545.3%
Single Unit, Attached50212.4%
2 Unit Apartments59814.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2947.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3869.6%
10 or more Apartments42610.6%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total4,031100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in South Amboy

Housing Structures by Occupancy in South Amboy
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,672 (91.6%)153 (8.4%)
Single Unit, Attached276 (55.0%)226 (45.0%)
2 Unit Apartments55 (9.2%)543 (90.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments62 (21.1%)232 (78.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)386 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments111 (26.1%)315 (73.9%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,176 (54.0%)1,855 (46.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in South Amboy

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in South Amboy
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)23 (1.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms157 (7.2%)564 (30.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms490 (22.5%)843 (45.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,072 (49.3%)329 (17.7%)
8 or more Rooms457 (21.0%)96 (5.2%)
Total2,176 (100.0%)1,855 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in South Amboy

Housing Structure by Heating Type in South Amboy
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,903 (87.5%)1,290 (69.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas31 (1.4%)98 (5.3%)
Electricity110 (5.1%)444 (23.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene116 (5.3%)23 (1.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels16 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,176 (100.0%)1,855 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in South Amboy

Household Vehicle Usage in South Amboy
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle72 (3.3%)315 (17.0%)
1 Vehicle552 (25.4%)846 (45.6%)
2 Vehicles1,013 (46.6%)597 (32.2%)
3 or more Vehicles539 (24.8%)97 (5.2%)
Total2,176 (100.0%)1,855 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in South Amboy

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in South Amboy

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8311,345
Median Property Value$342,700$349,400
Median Household Income$73,990$570
Monthly Housing Costs$1,111$317
Real Estate Taxes$8,555$9

Property Value by Mortgage Status in South Amboy

Property Value by Mortgage Status in South Amboy
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00027 (3.3%)9 (0.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999163 (19.6%)352 (26.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999569 (68.5%)782 (58.1%)
$500,000 to $749,99953 (6.4%)138 (10.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)64 (4.8%)
$1,000,000 or more19 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total831 (100.0%)1,345 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in South Amboy

Household Income by Mortgage Status in South Amboy
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0004 (0.5%)59 (4.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99941 (4.9%)22 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99959 (7.1%)71 (5.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999132 (15.9%)5 (0.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999190 (22.9%)124 (9.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99965 (7.8%)74 (5.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999137 (16.5%)199 (14.8%)
$150,000 or more203 (24.4%)280 (20.8%)
Total831 (100.0%)1,345 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in South Amboy

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in South Amboy
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x173 (20.8%)126,042 (9,371.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x162 (19.5%)216 (16.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x70 (8.4%)531 (39.5%)
4.0x or more426 (51.3%)231 (17.2%)
Total831 (100.0%)1,345 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in South Amboy

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in South Amboy
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49917 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499804 (96.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total831 (100.0%)1,345 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in South Amboy

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Amboy

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Amboy
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years375 (82.4%)80 (17.6%)
6 to 18 Years1,074 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years645 (87.4%)93 (12.6%)
26 to 34 Years1,096 (75.9%)348 (24.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,298 (94.8%)71 (5.2%)
45 to 54 Years911 (95.3%)45 (4.7%)
55 to 64 Years1,612 (87.0%)241 (13.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,145 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older272 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,428 (90.6%)878 (9.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in South Amboy

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in South Amboy
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born375 (82.4%)80 (17.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,074 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen645 (87.4%)93 (12.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in South Amboy

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in South Amboy
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000629 (87.8%)87 (12.1%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,363 (83.9%)262 (16.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999645 (76.6%)197 (23.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999685 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over5,098 (93.9%)332 (6.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Amboy

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Amboy
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 652 (11.4%)323 (71.0%)
6 to 18 Years290 (27.0%)816 (76.0%)
19 to 25 Years67 (9.1%)588 (79.7%)
25 to 34 Years28 (1.9%)1,068 (74.0%)
35 to 44 Years93 (6.8%)1,205 (88.0%)
45 to 54 Years277 (29.0%)634 (66.3%)
55 to 64 Years455 (24.5%)1,281 (69.1%)
65 to 74 Years921 (80.4%)705 (61.6%)
75 Years and over272 (100.0%)208 (76.5%)
Total2,455 (26.4%)6,828 (73.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in South Amboy

Disability Status by Sex by Age in South Amboy
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years26 (6.9%)39 (6.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years181 (9.2%)180 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years136 (28.4%)352 (52.8%)
75 Years and over68 (42.2%)62 (55.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in South Amboy

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in South Amboy: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years30 (1.5%)18 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years48 (10.0%)53 (8.0%)
75 Years and over68 (42.2%)40 (36.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in South Amboy: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (2.7%)39 (6.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years23 (1.2%)18 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)28 (4.2%)
75 Years and over39 (24.2%)41 (36.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in South Amboy: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years21 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years72 (3.7%)28 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years78 (16.3%)51 (7.6%)
75 Years and over49 (30.4%)18 (16.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in South Amboy: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years103 (5.2%)170 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years58 (12.1%)299 (44.8%)
75 Years and over10 (6.2%)61 (54.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in South Amboy: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years15 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)18 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)8 (1.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)40 (36.0%)

Technology Access in South Amboy

Computing Device Access in South Amboy

Computing Device Access in South Amboy
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,24180.4%
Smartphone3,56088.3%
Tablet2,69766.9%
No Computing Device3368.3%
Total4,031100.0%

Internet Access in South Amboy

Internet Access in South Amboy
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home3,13877.8%
Cellular Data Only3207.9%
Satellite Internet1453.6%
No Internet53313.2%
Total4,031100.0%

South Amboy Summary

South Amboy is a city located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It is situated on the Raritan Bay, near the mouth of the Raritan River. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a total population of 8,631, reflecting an increase of 1,536 (+21.7%) from the 7,095 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,343 (+23.3%) from the 5,752 counted in the 1990 Census.

History

South Amboy was originally formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 17, 1867, from portions of Perth Amboy Township. On April 2, 1908, South Amboy was incorporated as a city, replacing South Amboy Borough, based on the results of a referendum held on May 12, 1908.

The city s name derives from the fact that it is located south of the city of Perth Amboy

Geography

South Amboy is located at 40 29 00 N 74 17 35 W 40 4833 74 2930

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 2.694 square miles (6.972 km2), including 2.087 square miles (5.403 km2) of land and 0.607 square miles (1.569 km2) of water (22.54%).
The city is bordered by Sayreville to the north, Perth Amboy to the south, and the Raritan Bay to the east.

Economy

South Amboy is home to a variety of businesses, including manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The city is also home to a number of corporate headquarters, including the headquarters of the South Amboy-based company, Amboy Bank.
The city is also home to a number of small businesses, including restaurants, bars, and other retail establishments.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 8,631 people, 3,372 households, and 2,093 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,125.3 per square mile (1,590.2/km2). There were 3,619 housing units at an average density of 1,737.2 per square mile (671.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.17% (6,845) White, 5.90% (509) Black or African American, 0.20% (17) Native American, 6.45% (556) Asian, 0.03% (2) Pacific Islander, 5.45% (471) from other races, and 2.80% (242) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.90% (1,372) of the population.
There were 3,372 households out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.20.
In the city, the population was spread out with 22.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.4 years. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 91.2 males.
The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $54,945 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,845) and the median family income was $63,958 (+/- $7,945). Males had a median income of $45,813 (+/- $4,945) versus $41,250 (+/- $3,945) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $25,835 (+/- $2,945). About 6.7% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of South Amboy?
Total Population of South Amboy is 9,336.
What is the Total Male Population of South Amboy?
Total Male Population of South Amboy is 4,270.
What is the Total Female Population of South Amboy?
Total Female Population of South Amboy is 5,066.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in South Amboy?
There are 84.29 Males per 100 Females in South Amboy.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in South Amboy?
There are 118.64 Females per 100 Males in South Amboy.
What is the Median Population Age in South Amboy?
Median Population Age in South Amboy is 41.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in South Amboy
Average Family Size in South Amboy is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in South Amboy
Average Household Size in South Amboy is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in South Amboy?
Per Capita income in South Amboy is $46,481.
What is the Median Family Income in South Amboy?
Median Family Income in South Amboy is $110,576.
What is the Median Household income in South Amboy?
Median Household Income in South Amboy is $94,776.
What is Income or Wage Gap in South Amboy?
Income or Wage Gap in South Amboy is 0.3%.
Women in South Amboy earn 99.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in South Amboy?
Family Income Deficit in South Amboy is $8,397.
Families that are below poverty line in South Amboy earn $8,397 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in South Amboy?
Inequality or Gini Index in South Amboy is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in South Amboy?
There are 5,610 People in the Labor Forcein in South Amboy.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in South Amboy?
70.9% of People are in the Labor Force in South Amboy.
What is the Unemployment Rate in South Amboy?
Unemployment Rate in South Amboy is 5.7%.