Perth Amboy, NJ Map & Demographics

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Perth Amboy?

Per Capita income in Perth Amboy is $25,853.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Perth Amboy?

Median Family Income in Perth Amboy is $55,129.

Q: What is the Median Household income in Perth Amboy?

Median Household Income in Perth Amboy is $56,239.

Q: What is Income or Wage Gap in Perth Amboy?

Income or Wage Gap in Perth Amboy is 29.6%.Women in Perth Amboy earn 70.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

Q: What is Family Income Deficit in Perth Amboy?

Family Income Deficit in Perth Amboy is $9,962.Families that are below poverty line in Perth Amboy earn $9,962 less on average than the poverty threshold level.

Q: What is Inequality or Gini Index in Perth Amboy?

Inequality or Gini Index in Perth Amboy is 0.45.

Q: What is the Total Population of Perth Amboy?

Total Population of Perth Amboy is 55,226.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Perth Amboy?

Total Male Population of Perth Amboy is 27,133.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Perth Amboy?

Total Female Population of Perth Amboy is 28,093.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Perth Amboy?

There are 96.58 Males per 100 Females in Perth Amboy.

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Map Overview Zip Codes Area Codes Income Income Overview Earnings by Sex Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket Earnings by Sex by Education Income (Family)Family Income Brackets Family Income by Family Size Family Income by Number of Earners Income (Household)Household Income Brackets Household Income by Householder Age Poverty Income Below Poverty by Sex by Age Income Above Poverty by Sex by Age Poverty Among Married-Couple Families Poverty Among Single-Parent Households Poverty Among Married Couples vs Single Parents Race Ancestry Immigrants Sex and Age Families and Households Median Family Size by Type Median Household Size by Type Household Size by Marriage Status Fertility Fertility by Age Fertility by Age by Marriage Status Fertility by Education Fertility by Education by Marriage Status Employment Employment by Class of Employer Employment Status by Age Employment Status by Education Employment Occupations by Sex Employment Industries by Sex Education School Enrollment School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source Educational Attainment by Field of Study Transportation & Commute Vehicle Availability by Sex Commute Time Commute Time by Sex Time of Departure to Work by Sex Housing Occupancy Occupancy by Ownership Occupancy by Household Size Occupancy by Ownership Household Size Occupancy by Educational Attainment Occupancy by Age of Householder Housing Finances Median Income by Occupancy Occupancy by Income Brackets Housing Costs Monthly Median Housing Costs Monthly Housing Cost Tiers Physical Housing Characteristics Housing Structures Housing Structures by Occupancy Housing Structures by Number of Rooms Housing Structures by Heating Type Households by Vehicle Usage Real Estate & Mortgages Real Estate & Mortgage Overview Property Value by Mortgage Status Housing Costs by Income by Mortgage Status Property Value to Household Income Ratio Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status Health & Disability Health Insurance Coverage by Age Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage Disability Status by Sex by Age Disability Class by Sex by Age Technology Access Computing Device Access Internet Access Summary Common Questions

Perth Amboy Map

Perth Amboy Overview

$25,853

PER CAPITA INCOME

$55,129

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$56,239

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

29.6%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

70.4¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

$9,962

FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT

0.45

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

55,226

TOTAL POPULATION

27,133

MALE POPULATION

28,093

FEMALE POPULATION

96.58

MALES / 100 FEMALES

103.54

FEMALES / 100 MALES

36.0

MEDIAN AGE

3.4

AVG FAMILY SIZE

3.0

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

28,766

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

65.0%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

11.3%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Perth Amboy Zip Codes

8861

Perth Amboy Area Codes

732, 848, 908

Income in Perth Amboy

Income Overview in Perth Amboy

Per Capita Income in Perth Amboy is $25,853, while median incomes of families and households are $55,129 and $56,239 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	55,226	$25,853
Median Family Income	13,187	$55,129
Mean Family Income	13,187	$77,279
Median Household Income	18,409	$56,239
Mean Household Income	18,409	$76,359
Income Deficit	13,187	$9,962
Wage / Income Gap (%)	55,226	29.56%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	55,226	70.44¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	55,226	0.45

Earnings by Sex in Perth Amboy

Average Earnings in Perth Amboy are $31,535, $36,584 for men and $25,770 for women, a difference of 29.6%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	15,164 (53.2%)	$36,584
Female	13,346 (46.8%)	$25,770
Total	28,510 (100.0%)	$31,535

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Perth Amboy

The most common earnings brackets in Perth Amboy are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (1,555 | 10.2%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (1,310 | 9.8%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	609 (4.0%)	742 (5.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999	324 (2.1%)	524 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499	301 (2.0%)	661 (5.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999	283 (1.9%)	518 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499	351 (2.3%)	688 (5.2%)
$12,500 to $14,999	313 (2.1%)	506 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499	469 (3.1%)	1,132 (8.5%)
$17,500 to $19,999	326 (2.1%)	560 (4.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499	407 (2.7%)	522 (3.9%)
$22,500 to $24,999	691 (4.6%)	649 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999	1,531 (10.1%)	1,310 (9.8%)
$30,000 to $34,999	1,555 (10.2%)	1,003 (7.5%)
$35,000 to $39,999	1,124 (7.4%)	793 (5.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999	747 (4.9%)	591 (4.4%)
$45,000 to $49,999	1,213 (8.0%)	352 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $54,999	421 (2.8%)	448 (3.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999	1,327 (8.7%)	669 (5.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999	730 (4.8%)	545 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999	1,210 (8.0%)	480 (3.6%)
$100,000+	1,232 (8.1%)	653 (4.9%)
Total	15,164 (100.0%)	13,346 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Perth Amboy

Average earnings in Perth Amboy are $42,404 for men and $28,717 for women, a difference of 32.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $80,012, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,153. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $72,726, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,342.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	$36,153	$22,342
High School Diploma	$40,107	$28,433
College or Associate's Degree	$47,393	$28,800
Bachelor's Degree	$39,327	$43,597
Graduate Degree	$80,012	$72,726
Total	$42,404	$28,717

Family Income in Perth Amboy

Family Income Brackets in Perth Amboy

According to the Perth Amboy family income data, there are 2,479 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 422 families (3.2%) belonging to this category.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	752	5.7%
$10,000 to $14,999	422	3.2%
$15,000 to $24,999	1,240	9.4%
$25,000 to $34,999	910	6.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	2,479	18.8%
$50,000 to $74,999	2,374	18.0%
$75,000 to $99,999	1,569	11.9%
$100,000 to $149,999	1,859	14.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	910	6.9%
$200,000+	673	5.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Perth Amboy

7+ person families (393 | 3.0%) account for the highest median family income in Perth Amboy with $133,652 per family, while 2-person families (4,316 | 32.7%) have the highest median income of $23,722 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	4,316 (32.7%)	$47,445
3-Person Families	3,972 (30.1%)	$45,635
4-Person Families	2,379 (18.0%)	$66,641
5-Person Families	1,719 (13.0%)	$73,250
6-Person Families	408 (3.1%)	$89,605
7+ Person Families	393 (3.0%)	$133,652
Total	13,187 (100.0%)	$55,129

Family Income by Number of Earners in Perth Amboy

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	1,442 (10.9%)	$0
1 Earner	5,168 (39.2%)	$41,796
2 Earners	4,216 (32.0%)	$68,535
3+ Earners	2,361 (17.9%)	$133,722
Total	13,187 (100.0%)	$55,129

Household Income in Perth Amboy

Household Income Brackets in Perth Amboy

With 2,890 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Perth Amboy, accounting for 15.7% of all households. In contrast, only 902 households (4.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	1,215	6.6%
$10,000 to $14,999	1,399	7.6%
$15,000 to $24,999	1,620	8.8%
$25,000 to $34,999	1,086	5.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	2,890	15.7%
$50,000 to $74,999	2,798	15.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	2,375	12.9%
$100,000 to $149,999	2,853	15.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	1,270	6.9%
$200,000+	902	4.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Perth Amboy

The median household income in Perth Amboy is $56,239, with the highest median household income of $64,761 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 6,173 households (33.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $39,203, with 3,757 households (20.4%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	606 (3.3%)	$48,898
25 to 44 Years	6,173 (33.5%)	$64,761
45 to 64 Years	7,873 (42.8%)	$57,193
65+ Years	3,757 (20.4%)	$39,203
Total	18,409 (100.0%)	$56,239

Poverty in Perth Amboy

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Perth Amboy

With 14.7% poverty level for males and 24.6% for females among the residents of Perth Amboy, 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 154 males (50.3%) and 399 females (37.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	406 (22.0%)	587 (30.9%)
5 Years	154 (50.3%)	115 (34.8%)
6 to 11 Years	368 (23.4%)	566 (25.1%)
12 to 14 Years	311 (28.2%)	399 (37.5%)
15 Years	38 (15.9%)	25 (14.7%)
16 and 17 Years	232 (20.4%)	104 (14.7%)
18 to 24 Years	599 (18.9%)	737 (25.0%)
25 to 34 Years	172 (4.3%)	830 (21.5%)
35 to 44 Years	361 (9.2%)	888 (24.9%)
45 to 54 Years	459 (11.9%)	850 (21.3%)
55 to 64 Years	310 (10.5%)	900 (26.6%)
65 to 74 Years	443 (23.3%)	549 (26.1%)
75 Years and over	100 (10.7%)	259 (17.8%)
Total	3,953 (14.7%)	6,809 (24.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Perth Amboy

According to the poverty statistics in Perth Amboy, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.7% of males and 85.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	1,440 (78.0%)	1,312 (69.1%)
5 Years	152 (49.7%)	215 (65.1%)
6 to 11 Years	1,201 (76.5%)	1,685 (74.9%)
12 to 14 Years	791 (71.8%)	666 (62.5%)
15 Years	201 (84.1%)	145 (85.3%)
16 and 17 Years	906 (79.6%)	604 (85.3%)
18 to 24 Years	2,572 (81.1%)	2,210 (75.0%)
25 to 34 Years	3,837 (95.7%)	3,027 (78.5%)
35 to 44 Years	3,558 (90.8%)	2,674 (75.1%)
45 to 54 Years	3,400 (88.1%)	3,138 (78.7%)
55 to 64 Years	2,631 (89.5%)	2,490 (73.5%)
65 to 74 Years	1,456 (76.7%)	1,555 (73.9%)
75 Years and over	830 (89.2%)	1,199 (82.2%)
Total	22,975 (85.3%)	20,920 (75.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Perth Amboy

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Perth Amboy show that 7.8% or 491 of the total 6,287 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 12.4%, comprising of 291 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	3,221 (94.6%)	183 (5.4%)
1 or 2 Children	2,055 (87.6%)	291 (12.4%)
3 or 4 Children	493 (96.7%)	17 (3.3%)
5 or more Children	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	5,796 (92.2%)	491 (7.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Perth Amboy

According to the poverty data in Perth Amboy, 2.9% or 59 single-father households and 37.2% or 1,804 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 46 households (4.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 196 households (52.4%) falling below the poverty line.

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	46 (4.7%)	311 (19.7%)
1 or 2 Children	13 (1.3%)	1,297 (44.8%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	196 (52.4%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	59 (2.9%)	1,804 (37.2%)

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

The poverty data for Perth Amboy shows that 491 of the married-couple family households (7.8%) and 1,863 of the single-parent households (27.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 291 households (12.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 196 household (41.5%) living below poverty.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	183 (5.4%)	357 (14.0%)
1 or 2 Children	291 (12.4%)	1,310 (33.8%)
3 or 4 Children	17 (3.3%)	196 (41.5%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	491 (7.8%)	1,863 (27.0%)

Race in Perth Amboy

The most populous races in Perth Amboy are Hispanic or Latino (43,513 | 78.8%), White / Caucasian (25,015 | 45.3%), and Some other Race (16,690 | 30.2%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	807	1.5%
Black / African American	4,256	7.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific	21	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	43,513	78.8%
Native / Alaskan	1,091	2.0%
White / Caucasian	25,015	45.3%
Two or more Races	7,346	13.3%
Some other Race	16,690	30.2%
Total	55,226	100.0%

Ancestry in Perth Amboy

The most populous ancestries reported in Perth Amboy are Dominican (22,596 | 40.9%), Puerto Rican (9,253 | 16.8%), Mexican (3,950 | 7.1%), South American (3,503 | 6.3%), and American (3,041 | 5.5%), together accounting for 76.7% of all Perth Amboy residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
African	131	0.2%
American	3,041	5.5%
Arab	210	0.4%
Argentinean	395	0.7%
Austrian	19	0.0%
Barbadian	11	0.0%
Bhutanese	15	0.0%
British	50	0.1%
British West Indian	225	0.4%
Burmese	8	0.0%
Carpatho Rusyn	10	0.0%
Central American	2,016	3.6%
Central American Indian	763	1.4%
Cherokee	23	0.0%
Colombian	650	1.2%
Costa Rican	190	0.3%
Cuban	961	1.7%
Czech	8	0.0%
Danish	34	0.1%
Delaware	5	0.0%
Dominican	22,596	40.9%
Dutch	26	0.1%
Dutch West Indian	21	0.0%
Eastern European	31	0.1%
Ecuadorian	837	1.5%
Egyptian	210	0.4%
English	161	0.3%
French	50	0.1%
German	361	0.6%
Greek	176	0.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro	21	0.0%
Guatemalan	466	0.8%
Haitian	40	0.1%
Honduran	474	0.9%
Hungarian	307	0.6%
Indian (Asian)	339	0.6%
Indonesian	35	0.1%
Iranian	46	0.1%
Irish	726	1.3%
Italian	541	1.0%
Jamaican	360	0.6%
Korean	151	0.3%
Lithuanian	25	0.1%
Mexican	3,950	7.1%
Mexican American Indian	204	0.4%
Nicaraguan	30	0.1%
Nigerian	56	0.1%
Norwegian	11	0.0%
Pakistani	22	0.0%
Panamanian	207	0.4%
Peruvian	1,552	2.8%
Polish	870	1.6%
Portuguese	157	0.3%
Puerto Rican	9,253	16.8%
Romanian	30	0.1%
Russian	107	0.2%
Salvadoran	649	1.2%
Scotch-Irish	5	0.0%
Scottish	13	0.0%
Slavic	5	0.0%
Slovak	87	0.2%
South American	3,503	6.3%
South American Indian	11	0.0%
Spaniard	351	0.6%
Spanish	38	0.1%
Sri Lankan	105	0.2%
Subsaharan African	223	0.4%
Swedish	15	0.0%
Thai	287	0.5%
Ukrainian	169	0.3%
Uruguayan	4	0.0%
Venezuelan	65	0.1%
Welsh	13	0.0%
West Indian	68	0.1%
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Immigrants in Perth Amboy

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Perth Amboy came from Latin America (23,983 | 43.4%), Caribbean (17,810 | 32.3%), Dominican Republic (16,800 | 30.4%), Central America (3,580 | 6.5%), and South America (2,593 | 4.7%), together accounting for 117.3% of all Perth Amboy residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Africa	246	0.4%
Argentina	213	0.4%
Asia	489	0.9%
Australia	6	0.0%
Barbados	11	0.0%
Belgium	12	0.0%
Brazil	47	0.1%
Caribbean	17,810	32.3%
Central America	3,580	6.5%
China	60	0.1%
Colombia	416	0.7%
Costa Rica	47	0.1%
Cuba	602	1.1%
Dominica	69	0.1%
Dominican Republic	16,800	30.4%
Eastern Asia	67	0.1%
Eastern Europe	430	0.8%
Ecuador	591	1.1%
Egypt	117	0.2%
El Salvador	578	1.1%
Europe	802	1.5%
Fiji	74	0.1%
Germany	30	0.1%
Ghana	66	0.1%
Greece	68	0.1%
Grenada	34	0.1%
Guatemala	611	1.1%
Haiti	56	0.1%
Honduras	415	0.7%
Hong Kong	22	0.0%
Hungary	53	0.1%
India	91	0.2%
Iran	46	0.1%
Italy	46	0.1%
Jamaica	176	0.3%
Korea	7	0.0%
Latin America	23,983	43.4%
Latvia	11	0.0%
Malaysia	43	0.1%
Mexico	1,795	3.3%
Moldova	13	0.0%
Morocco	14	0.0%
Nicaragua	30	0.1%
Northern Africa	131	0.2%
Northern Europe	68	0.1%
Oceania	80	0.1%
Panama	104	0.2%
Peru	1,306	2.4%
Philippines	151	0.3%
Poland	318	0.6%
Portugal	94	0.2%
Romania	5	0.0%
Russia	18	0.0%
South America	2,593	4.7%
South Central Asia	137	0.3%
South Eastern Asia	270	0.5%
Southern Europe	262	0.5%
Spain	54	0.1%
Taiwan	9	0.0%
Ukraine	12	0.0%
Venezuela	20	0.0%
Vietnam	41	0.1%
Western Africa	115	0.2%
Western Asia	15	0.0%
Western Europe	42	0.1%
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Sex and Age in Perth Amboy

The most populous age groups in Perth Amboy are 20 to 24 Years (2,289 | 8.4%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (2,208 | 7.9%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	1,899 (7.0%)	1,975 (7.0%)
5 to 9 Years	1,283 (4.7%)	1,815 (6.5%)
10 to 14 Years	1,718 (6.3%)	1,872 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Years	2,259 (8.3%)	1,638 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years	2,289 (8.4%)	2,187 (7.8%)
25 to 29 Years	2,267 (8.4%)	2,208 (7.9%)
30 to 34 Years	1,742 (6.4%)	1,649 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years	1,951 (7.2%)	2,011 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Years	1,968 (7.2%)	1,551 (5.5%)
45 to 49 Years	2,033 (7.5%)	1,878 (6.7%)
50 to 54 Years	1,832 (6.8%)	2,132 (7.6%)
55 to 59 Years	1,727 (6.4%)	1,750 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years	1,228 (4.5%)	1,661 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years	997 (3.7%)	1,254 (4.5%)
70 to 74 Years	954 (3.5%)	878 (3.1%)
75 to 79 Years	421 (1.5%)	623 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years	286 (1.1%)	430 (1.5%)
85 Years and over	279 (1.0%)	581 (2.1%)
Total	27,133 (100.0%)	28,093 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Perth Amboy

Median Family Size in Perth Amboy

The median family size in Perth Amboy is 3.41 persons per family, with married-couple families (6,287 | 47.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.59 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,047 | 15.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.06 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	6,287 (47.7%)	3.59
Single Male/Father	2,047 (15.5%)	3.06
Single Female/Mother	4,853 (36.8%)	3.34
Total Families	13,187 (100.0%)	3.41

Median Household Size in Perth Amboy

The median household size in Perth Amboy is 2.97 persons per household, with single male/father households (2,047 | 11.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.72 persons per household. non-family households (5,222 | 28.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	6,287 (34.2%)	3.66
Single Male/Father	2,047 (11.1%)	3.72
Single Female/Mother	4,853 (26.4%)	3.62
Non-family	5,222 (28.4%)	1.24
Total Households	18,409 (100.0%)	2.97

Household Size by Marriage Status in Perth Amboy

Out of a total of 18,409 households in Perth Amboy, 13,187 (71.6%) are family households, while 5,222 (28.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 3,741, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,168.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	4,168 (22.6%)
2-Person Households	3,548 (19.3%)	896 (4.9%)
3-Person Households	3,741 (20.3%)	64 (0.4%)
4-Person Households	2,715 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	1,942 (10.5%)	85 (0.5%)
6-Person Households	695 (3.8%)	9 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households	546 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	13,187 (71.6%)	5,222 (28.4%)

Female Fertility in Perth Amboy

Fertility by Age in Perth Amboy

Average fertility rate in Perth Amboy is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 77.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.1% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	464 (76.1%)	77.0
35 to 50 years	146 (23.9%)	24.0
Total	610 (100.0%)	44.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Perth Amboy

44.8% of women with births (610) in Perth Amboy are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 56.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 51.4% of them unmarried.

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	202 (43.5%)	262 (56.5%)
35 to 50 years	71 (48.6%)	75 (51.4%)
Total	273 (44.8%)	337 (55.2%)

Fertility by Education in Perth Amboy

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Perth Amboy

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	114 (18.7%)	36.0
High School Diploma	152 (24.9%)	35.0
College or Associate's Degree	222 (36.4%)	50.0
Bachelor's Degree	122 (20.0%)	93.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	610 (100.0%)	44.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Perth Amboy

55.2% of women with births in Perth Amboy are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 75.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 95.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	86 (75.4%)	28 (24.6%)
High School Diploma	77 (50.7%)	75 (49.3%)
College or Associate's Degree	104 (46.9%)	118 (53.1%)
Bachelor's Degree	6 (4.9%)	116 (95.1%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	273 (44.8%)	337 (55.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Perth Amboy

Employment by Class of Employer in Perth Amboy

Among the 24,341 employed individuals in Perth Amboy, private company employees (19,105 | 78.5%), local government employees (1,460 | 6.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (1,014 | 4.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	19,105	78.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	416	1.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	974	4.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations	1,014	4.2%
Local Government Employees	1,460	6.0%
State Government Employees	813	3.3%
Federal Government Employees	514	2.1%
Unpaid Family Workers	45	0.2%
Total	24,341	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Perth Amboy

According to the labor force statistics for Perth Amboy, out of the total population over 16 years of age (44,255), 65.0% or 28,766 individuals are in the labor force, with 11.3% or 3,251 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 86.7% or 6,486 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 33.1% or 327 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	987 (28.3%)	327 (33.1%)
20 to 24 Years	3,545 (79.2%)	727 (20.5%)
25 to 29 Years	3,692 (82.5%)	454 (12.3%)
30 to 34 Years	2,781 (82.0%)	328 (11.8%)
35 to 44 Years	6,486 (86.7%)	512 (7.9%)
45 to 54 Years	6,166 (78.3%)	604 (9.8%)
55 to 59 Years	2,629 (75.6%)	134 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years	1,245 (43.1%)	54 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years	1,123 (27.5%)	120 (10.7%)
75 Years and over	84 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	28,766 (65.0%)	3,251 (11.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Perth Amboy

According to labor force statistics for Perth Amboy, 77.7% of individuals (22,990) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (29,588) are in the labor force, with 9.1% or 2,092 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.0% or 4,096 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.7% or 855 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	5,510 (72.6%)	600 (7.9%)
High School Diploma	7,310 (74.0%)	1,156 (11.7%)
College / Associate Degree	6,094 (80.5%)	590 (7.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	4,096 (90.0%)	355 (7.8%)
Total	22,990 (77.7%)	2,693 (9.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Perth Amboy

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Perth Amboy are Community & Social Service (1,294 | 5.1%), Management (1,063 | 4.2%), Education Instruction & Library (898 | 3.5%), Business & Financial (792 | 3.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (766 | 3.0%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Perth Amboy, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (96.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (92.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (84.6%), and Community & Social Service (77.2%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	700 (65.8%)	363 (34.2%)
Business & Financial	501 (63.3%)	291 (36.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	711 (92.8%)	55 (7.2%)
Computers & Mathematics	543 (91.7%)	49 (8.3%)
Architecture & Engineering	162 (96.4%)	6 (3.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	295 (22.8%)	999 (77.2%)
Education, Arts & Media	107 (43.5%)	139 (56.5%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	4 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	138 (15.4%)	760 (84.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	50 (34.3%)	96 (65.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	197 (35.0%)	366 (65.0%)
Health Technologists	165 (39.6%)	252 (60.4%)
Total (Category)	2,404 (53.7%)	2,074 (46.3%)
Total (Overall)	13,599 (53.4%)	11,853 (46.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Perth Amboy are Cleaning & Maintenance (1,573 | 6.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (841 | 3.3%), Healthcare Support (805 | 3.2%), Security & Protection (611 | 2.4%), and Personal Care & Service (588 | 2.3%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Perth Amboy, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (74.2%), Security & Protection (70.9%), and Law Enforcement (67.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.2%), Personal Care & Service (68.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (61.9%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	103 (12.8%)	702 (87.2%)
Security & Protection	433 (70.9%)	178 (29.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention	236 (74.2%)	82 (25.8%)
Law Enforcement	197 (67.2%)	96 (32.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving	364 (43.3%)	477 (56.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	599 (38.1%)	974 (61.9%)
Personal Care & Service	183 (31.1%)	405 (68.9%)
Total (Category)	1,682 (38.1%)	2,736 (61.9%)
Total (Overall)	13,599 (53.4%)	11,853 (46.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Perth Amboy are Office & Administration (3,022 | 11.9%), and Sales & Related (2,159 | 8.5%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	932 (43.2%)	1,227 (56.8%)
Office & Administration	708 (23.4%)	2,314 (76.6%)
Total (Category)	1,640 (31.7%)	3,541 (68.3%)
Total (Overall)	13,599 (53.4%)	11,853 (46.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Perth Amboy are Construction & Extraction (1,675 | 6.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (411 | 1.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (80 | 0.3%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	50 (62.5%)	30 (37.5%)
Construction & Extraction	1,590 (94.9%)	85 (5.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	411 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	2,051 (94.7%)	115 (5.3%)
Total (Overall)	13,599 (53.4%)	11,853 (46.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Perth Amboy are Material Moving (3,776 | 14.8%), Transportation (2,789 | 11.0%), and Production (2,644 | 10.4%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	1,482 (56.0%)	1,162 (44.0%)
Transportation	2,215 (79.4%)	574 (20.6%)
Material Moving	2,125 (56.3%)	1,651 (43.7%)
Total (Category)	5,822 (63.2%)	3,387 (36.8%)
Total (Overall)	13,599 (53.4%)	11,853 (46.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Perth Amboy

Employment Industries in Perth Amboy

The major employment industries in Perth Amboy include Transportation & Warehousing (4,522 | 17.8%), Retail Trade (3,148 | 12.4%), Manufacturing (2,620 | 10.3%), Administrative & Support (2,531 | 9.9%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,307 | 9.1%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Perth Amboy

The Perth Amboy industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Construction (93.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (84.0%), Utilities (77.4%), and Educational Services (74.0%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	50 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	1,689 (93.4%)	120 (6.6%)
Manufacturing	1,494 (57.0%)	1,126 (43.0%)
Wholesale Trade	1,037 (68.9%)	469 (31.1%)
Retail Trade	1,373 (43.6%)	1,775 (56.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing	2,792 (61.7%)	1,730 (38.3%)
Utilities	7 (22.6%)	24 (77.4%)
Information	102 (36.8%)	175 (63.2%)
Finance & Insurance	527 (62.8%)	312 (37.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	209 (69.4%)	92 (30.6%)
Professional & Scientific	458 (67.0%)	226 (33.0%)
Enterprise Management	56 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	1,303 (51.5%)	1,228 (48.5%)
Educational Services	404 (26.0%)	1,152 (74.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	370 (16.0%)	1,937 (84.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	197 (63.5%)	113 (36.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services	458 (40.8%)	664 (59.2%)
Public Administration	363 (62.0%)	223 (38.1%)
Total	13,599 (53.4%)	11,853 (46.6%)

Education in Perth Amboy

School Enrollment in Perth Amboy

The most common levels of schooling among the 13,618 students in Perth Amboy are high school (3,216 | 23.6%), college / undergraduate (2,852 | 20.9%), and middle school (2,700 | 19.8%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	986	7.2%
Kindergarten	732	5.4%
Elementary School	2,693	19.8%
Middle School	2,700	19.8%
High School	3,216	23.6%
College / Undergraduate	2,852	20.9%
Graduate / Professional	439	3.2%
Total	13,618	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Perth Amboy

Out of a total of 13,618 students who are enrolled in schools in Perth Amboy, 1,185 (8.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 12,433 (91.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 145 (30.5% 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 1,010 (99.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	946 (91.3%)	90 (8.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old	2,822 (95.3%)	138 (4.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	3,271 (94.4%)	193 (5.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	2,102 (97.2%)	61 (2.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	1,010 (99.1%)	9 (0.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	909 (75.0%)	303 (25.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	1,041 (80.8%)	248 (19.2%)
35 Years and over	330 (69.5%)	145 (30.5%)
Total	12,433 (91.3%)	1,185 (8.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Perth Amboy

Business (910 | 16.0%), social sciences (640 | 11.2%), engineering (609 | 10.7%), education (600 | 10.5%), and science & technology (527 | 9.2%) are the most common fields of study among 5,701 individuals in Perth Amboy who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	424	7.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	386	6.8%
Physical & Health Sciences	237	4.2%
Psychology	388	6.8%
Social Sciences	640	11.2%
Engineering	609	10.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies	1	0.0%
Science & Technology	527	9.2%
Business	910	16.0%
Education	600	10.5%
Literature & Languages	119	2.1%
Liberal Arts & History	311	5.5%
Visual & Performing Arts	97	1.7%
Communications	23	0.4%
Arts & Humanities	429	7.5%
Total	5,701	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Perth Amboy

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Perth Amboy

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Perth Amboy are males with 1 vehicle (4,261, accounting for 32.6%) and females with 1 vehicle (3,844, making up 37.9%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	1,435 (11.0%)	1,549 (13.8%)
1 Vehicle	4,261 (32.6%)	3,844 (34.2%)
2 Vehicles	4,177 (31.9%)	3,048 (27.1%)
3 Vehicles	1,826 (14.0%)	1,737 (15.4%)
4 Vehicles	1,095 (8.4%)	839 (7.5%)
5 or more Vehicles	293 (2.2%)	233 (2.1%)
Total	13,087 (100.0%)	11,250 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Perth Amboy

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Perth Amboy are 30 to 34 minutes (3,893 commuters, 16.6%), 10 to 14 minutes (3,787 commuters, 16.2%), and 15 to 19 minutes (3,458 commuters, 14.8%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	489	2.1%
5 to 9 Minutes	3,026	12.9%
10 to 14 Minutes	3,787	16.2%
15 to 19 Minutes	3,458	14.8%
20 to 24 Minutes	2,653	11.3%
25 to 29 Minutes	1,290	5.5%
30 to 34 Minutes	3,893	16.6%
35 to 39 Minutes	498	2.1%
40 to 44 Minutes	892	3.8%
45 to 59 Minutes	1,387	5.9%
60 to 89 Minutes	1,528	6.5%
90 or more Minutes	517	2.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Perth Amboy

The most common commute times in Perth Amboy are 30 to 34 minutes (2,168 commuters, 17.0%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (2,125 commuters, 20.0%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	124 (1.0%)	365 (3.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes	1,717 (13.4%)	1,309 (12.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes	1,662 (13.0%)	2,125 (20.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes	1,915 (15.0%)	1,543 (14.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes	1,213 (9.5%)	1,440 (13.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes	798 (6.2%)	492 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes	2,168 (17.0%)	1,725 (16.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes	236 (1.8%)	262 (2.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes	713 (5.6%)	179 (1.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes	867 (6.8%)	520 (4.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes	930 (7.3%)	598 (5.6%)
90 or more Minutes	433 (3.4%)	84 (0.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Perth Amboy

The most frequent times of departure to work in Perth Amboy are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (1,965, 15.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,966, 18.5%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	1,549 (12.1%)	617 (5.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	830 (6.5%)	237 (2.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	440 (3.4%)	337 (3.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	1,965 (15.4%)	1,016 (9.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	1,625 (12.7%)	1,266 (11.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	1,463 (11.5%)	1,966 (18.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	446 (3.5%)	1,454 (13.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	1,244 (9.7%)	1,007 (9.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	320 (2.5%)	505 (4.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	225 (1.8%)	511 (4.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	562 (4.4%)	256 (2.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	254 (2.0%)	123 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	883 (6.9%)	759 (7.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	970 (7.6%)	588 (5.5%)
Total	12,776 (100.0%)	10,642 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Perth Amboy

Occupancy by Ownership in Perth Amboy

Of the total 18,409 dwellings in Perth Amboy, owner-occupied units account for 6,506 (35.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 11,903 (64.7%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	6,506	35.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	11,903	64.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units	18,409	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Perth Amboy

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	4,168	22.6%
2-Person Household	4,444	24.1%
3-Person Household	3,805	20.7%
4+ Person Household	5,992	32.6%
Total Housing Units	18,409	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Perth Amboy

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	1,256 (30.1%)	2,912 (69.9%)
2-Person Household	1,881 (42.3%)	2,563 (57.7%)
3-Person Household	1,176 (30.9%)	2,629 (69.1%)
4+ Person Household	2,193 (36.6%)	3,799 (63.4%)
Total Housing Units	6,506 (35.3%)	11,903 (64.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Perth Amboy

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	1,676 (30.8%)	3,760 (69.2%)
High School Diploma	2,023 (37.6%)	3,356 (62.4%)
College/Associate Degree	1,511 (33.2%)	3,037 (66.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	1,296 (42.5%)	1,750 (57.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Perth Amboy

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	2,833	15.4%
35 to 44 Years	3,946	21.4%
45 to 54 Years	4,333	23.5%
55 to 64 Years	3,540	19.2%
65 to 74 Years	2,373	12.9%
75 to 84 Years	1,034	5.6%
85 Years and Over	350	1.9%
Total	18,409	100.0%

Housing Finances in Perth Amboy

Median Income by Occupancy in Perth Amboy

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	6,506 (35.3%)	$94,137
Renter-Occupied	11,903 (64.7%)	$45,131
Average	18,409 (100.0%)	$56,239

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Perth Amboy

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	152 (2.3%)	568 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $9,999	26 (0.4%)	469 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999	62 (0.9%)	1,329 (11.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999	405 (6.2%)	423 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $24,999	181 (2.8%)	613 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999	222 (3.4%)	858 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999	763 (11.7%)	2,131 (17.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999	863 (13.3%)	1,934 (16.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999	740 (11.4%)	1,638 (13.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999	1,573 (24.2%)	1,275 (10.7%)
$150,000 or more	1,519 (23.4%)	665 (5.6%)
Total	6,506 (100.0%)	11,903 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Perth Amboy

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	99 (1.5%)	290 (2.4%)
$300 to $499	134 (2.1%)	440 (3.7%)
$500 to $799	335 (5.1%)	222 (1.9%)
$800 to $999	765 (11.8%)	435 (3.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499	1,065 (16.4%)	3,935 (33.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999	991 (15.2%)	4,230 (35.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499	1,419 (21.8%)	1,767 (14.8%)
$2,500 to $2,999	813 (12.5%)	232 (1.9%)
$3,000 or more	885 (13.6%)	139 (1.2%)
Total	6,506 (100.0%)	11,903 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Perth Amboy

Housing Structures in Perth Amboy

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	5,549	30.1%
Single Unit, Attached	1,285	7.0%
2 Unit Apartments	4,336	23.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	2,608	14.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	1,096	5.9%
10 or more Apartments	3,514	19.1%
Mobile Home / Other	21	0.1%
Total	18,409	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Perth Amboy

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	4,059 (73.2%)	1,490 (26.9%)
Single Unit, Attached	619 (48.2%)	666 (51.8%)
2 Unit Apartments	1,396 (32.2%)	2,940 (67.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	279 (10.7%)	2,329 (89.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	58 (5.3%)	1,038 (94.7%)
10 or more Apartments	95 (2.7%)	3,419 (97.3%)
Mobile Home / Other	0 (0.0%)	21 (100.0%)
Total	6,506 (35.3%)	11,903 (64.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Perth Amboy

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	25 (0.4%)	758 (6.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms	145 (2.2%)	3,215 (27.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms	2,141 (32.9%)	6,289 (52.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms	2,712 (41.7%)	1,384 (11.6%)
8 or more Rooms	1,483 (22.8%)	257 (2.2%)
Total	6,506 (100.0%)	11,903 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Perth Amboy

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	5,472 (84.1%)	8,426 (70.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	243 (3.7%)	321 (2.7%)
Electricity	277 (4.3%)	2,597 (21.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	462 (7.1%)	405 (3.4%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	26 (0.4%)	80 (0.7%)
No Fuel Used	26 (0.4%)	74 (0.6%)
Total	6,506 (100.0%)	11,903 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Perth Amboy

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	498 (7.6%)	3,435 (28.9%)
1 Vehicle	2,328 (35.8%)	5,007 (42.1%)
2 Vehicles	2,045 (31.4%)	2,775 (23.3%)
3 or more Vehicles	1,635 (25.1%)	686 (5.8%)
Total	6,506 (100.0%)	11,903 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Perth Amboy

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Perth Amboy

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	2,248	4,258
Median Property Value	$306,900	$336,900
Median Household Income	$68,250	$1,141
Monthly Housing Costs	$1,011	$831
Real Estate Taxes	$7,425	$279

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Perth Amboy

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	93 (4.1%)	144 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	82 (1.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999	988 (44.0%)	1,389 (32.6%)
$300,000 to $499,999	918 (40.8%)	2,097 (49.2%)
$500,000 to $749,999	153 (6.8%)	503 (11.8%)
$750,000 to $999,999	83 (3.7%)	4 (0.1%)
$1,000,000 or more	13 (0.6%)	39 (0.9%)
Total	2,248 (100.0%)	4,258 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Perth Amboy

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	156 (6.9%)	81 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $24,999	303 (13.5%)	22 (0.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999	119 (5.3%)	345 (8.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999	289 (12.9%)	103 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999	327 (14.5%)	474 (11.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999	190 (8.5%)	536 (12.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999	486 (21.6%)	550 (12.9%)
$150,000 or more	378 (16.8%)	1,087 (25.5%)
Total	2,248 (100.0%)	4,258 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Perth Amboy

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	418 (18.6%)	103,983 (2,442.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x	368 (16.4%)	1,018 (23.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x	286 (12.7%)	1,166 (27.4%)
4.0x or more	1,072 (47.7%)	541 (12.7%)
Total	2,248 (100.0%)	4,258 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Perth Amboy

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	92 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	37 (1.7%)	107 (2.5%)
$800 to $1,499	2,087 (92.8%)	41 (1.0%)
Total	2,248 (100.0%)	4,258 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Perth Amboy

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Perth Amboy

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	4,134 (91.7%)	376 (8.3%)
6 to 18 Years	7,871 (84.9%)	1,400 (15.1%)
19 to 25 Years	4,469 (73.4%)	1,619 (26.6%)
26 to 34 Years	4,539 (65.8%)	2,356 (34.2%)
35 to 44 Years	5,162 (69.0%)	2,319 (31.0%)
45 to 54 Years	5,925 (75.5%)	1,922 (24.5%)
55 to 64 Years	5,620 (88.8%)	711 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years	3,846 (96.1%)	157 (3.9%)
75 Years and older	2,345 (98.2%)	43 (1.8%)
Total	43,911 (80.1%)	10,903 (19.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Perth Amboy

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	4,134 (91.7%)	376 (8.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	7,871 (84.9%)	1,400 (15.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	4,469 (73.4%)	1,619 (26.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Perth Amboy

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	7,439 (88.2%)	993 (11.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999	8,034 (77.7%)	2,308 (22.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999	6,306 (76.4%)	1,942 (23.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999	6,675 (80.1%)	1,658 (19.9%)
$100,000 and over	15,285 (79.3%)	4,000 (20.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Perth Amboy

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	2,871 (63.7%)	1,431 (31.7%)
6 to 18 Years	5,080 (54.8%)	3,058 (33.0%)
19 to 25 Years	1,919 (31.5%)	2,731 (44.9%)
25 to 34 Years	1,432 (20.8%)	3,177 (46.1%)
35 to 44 Years	1,298 (17.3%)	4,017 (53.7%)
45 to 54 Years	2,058 (26.2%)	4,232 (53.9%)
55 to 64 Years	2,609 (41.2%)	3,329 (52.6%)
65 to 74 Years	3,597 (89.9%)	1,439 (35.9%)
75 Years and over	2,271 (95.1%)	890 (37.3%)
Total	23,135 (42.2%)	24,304 (44.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Perth Amboy

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	28 (1.5%)	39 (2.0%)
5 to 17 Years	513 (11.7%)	347 (7.6%)
18 to 34 Years	432 (6.0%)	363 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years	1,599 (14.9%)	1,817 (16.6%)
65 to 74 Years	685 (36.1%)	606 (28.8%)
75 Years and over	539 (58.0%)	1,017 (69.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Perth Amboy

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Perth Amboy: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	28 (1.5%)	23 (1.2%)
5 to 17 Years	69 (1.6%)	21 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years	65 (0.9%)	21 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years	120 (1.1%)	208 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years	227 (11.9%)	32 (1.5%)
75 Years and over	130 (14.0%)	183 (12.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Perth Amboy: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	16 (0.8%)
5 to 17 Years	15 (0.3%)	86 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years	140 (2.0%)	161 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years	198 (1.8%)	326 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years	144 (7.6%)	75 (3.6%)
75 Years and over	150 (16.1%)	111 (7.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Perth Amboy: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	420 (9.6%)	179 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years	271 (3.8%)	198 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years	703 (6.6%)	689 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years	408 (21.5%)	191 (9.1%)
75 Years and over	256 (27.5%)	436 (29.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Perth Amboy: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	94 (2.1%)	140 (3.1%)
18 to 34 Years	174 (2.4%)	30 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years	1,243 (11.6%)	1,264 (11.6%)
65 to 74 Years	569 (30.0%)	464 (22.1%)
75 Years and over	340 (36.6%)	752 (51.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Perth Amboy: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	188 (4.3%)	96 (2.1%)
18 to 34 Years	161 (2.2%)	172 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years	771 (7.2%)	542 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years	375 (19.8%)	102 (4.9%)
75 Years and over	221 (23.8%)	410 (28.1%)

Technology Access in Perth Amboy

Computing Device Access in Perth Amboy

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	11,547	62.7%
Smartphone	16,542	89.9%
Tablet	9,317	50.6%
No Computing Device	1,151	6.2%
Total	18,409	100.0%

Internet Access in Perth Amboy

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	12,280	66.7%
Cellular Data Only	2,849	15.5%
Satellite Internet	701	3.8%
No Internet	2,861	15.5%
Total	18,409	100.0%

Perth Amboy Summary

Perth 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 50,814, making it the fifth-most populous city in New Jersey. Perth Amboy is known as the "City by the Bay," due to its location on the Raritan Bay.

History

Perth Amboy was founded in 1683 by Scottish colonists, and was the capital of East Jersey from 1686 to 1776. It was the site of the first permanent European settlement in New Jersey. The city was originally called New Perth, after James Drummond, 4th Earl of Perth, who was the Proprietor of East Jersey. The city was later renamed Perth Amboy in 1686, after the Earl's title.

The city was the site of several battles during the American Revolutionary War, including the Battle of Perth Amboy in 1776. During the 19th century, Perth Amboy was an important port city, with a thriving fishing industry and a major shipbuilding industry. The city was also a major center of industry, with several factories and mills operating in the city.

Geography

Perth Amboy is located at 40°30′N 74°17′W (40.50, -74.28). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.9 square miles (15.3 km2), of which 5.7 square miles (14.8 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km2) (3.45%) is water.

The city is located on the Raritan Bay, near the mouth of the Raritan River. It is bordered to the north by Sayreville, to the east by South Amboy, to the south by Woodbridge Township, and to the west by the Arthur Kill.

Economy

Perth Amboy has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The city is home to several major employers, including Johnson & Johnson, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

The city is also home to several smaller businesses, including several restaurants, bars, and retail stores. The city is also home to several marinas, which provide services to recreational boaters.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 50,814 people, 17,945 households, and 11,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 8,845.3 per square mile (3,420.2/km2). There were 19,845 housing units at an average density of 3,444.3 per square mile (1,327.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 44.2% (22,521) White, 28.2% (14,323) African American, 0.5% (258) Native American, 8.2% (4,150) Asian, 0.1% (50) Pacific Islander, 16.2% (8,204) from other races, and 2.7% (1,368) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 44.2% (22,521) of the population.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $50,945. Males had a median income of $37,945 versus $30,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Perth Amboy?

Per Capita income in Perth Amboy is $25,853.

What is the Median Family Income in Perth Amboy?

Median Family Income in Perth Amboy is $55,129.

What is the Median Household income in Perth Amboy?

Median Household Income in Perth Amboy is $56,239.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Perth Amboy?

Income or Wage Gap in Perth Amboy is 29.6%.

Women in Perth Amboy earn 70.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Family Income Deficit in Perth Amboy?

Family Income Deficit in Perth Amboy is $9,962.

Families that are below poverty line in Perth Amboy earn $9,962 less on average than the poverty threshold level.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Perth Amboy?

Inequality or Gini Index in Perth Amboy is 0.45.

What is the Total Population of Perth Amboy?

Total Population of Perth Amboy is 55,226.

What is the Total Male Population of Perth Amboy?

Total Male Population of Perth Amboy is 27,133.

What is the Total Female Population of Perth Amboy?

Total Female Population of Perth Amboy is 28,093.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Perth Amboy?

There are 96.58 Males per 100 Females in Perth Amboy.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Perth Amboy?

There are 103.54 Females per 100 Males in Perth Amboy.

What is the Median Population Age in Perth Amboy?

Median Population Age in Perth Amboy is 36.0 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Perth Amboy

Average Family Size in Perth Amboy is 3.4 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Perth Amboy

Average Household Size in Perth Amboy is 3.0 People.

How Large is the Labor Force in Perth Amboy?

There are 28,766 People in the Labor Forcein in Perth Amboy.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Perth Amboy?

65.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Perth Amboy.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Perth Amboy?

Unemployment Rate in Perth Amboy is 11.3%.