Perth Amboy, NJ

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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
$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
28,766
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
11.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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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 in Perth Amboy
Race# Population% Population
Asian8071.5%
Black / African American4,2567.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific210.0%
Hispanic or Latino43,51378.8%
Native / Alaskan1,0912.0%
White / Caucasian25,01545.3%
Two or more Races7,34613.3%
Some other Race16,69030.2%
Total55,226100.0%

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 in Perth Amboy
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1310.2%
American3,0415.5%
Arab2100.4%
Argentinean3950.7%
Austrian190.0%
Barbadian110.0%
Bhutanese150.0%
British500.1%
British West Indian2250.4%
Burmese80.0%
Carpatho Rusyn100.0%
Central American2,0163.6%
Central American Indian7631.4%
Cherokee230.0%
Colombian6501.2%
Costa Rican1900.3%
Cuban9611.7%
Czech80.0%
Danish340.1%
Delaware50.0%
Dominican22,59640.9%
Dutch260.1%
Dutch West Indian210.0%
Eastern European310.1%
Ecuadorian8371.5%
Egyptian2100.4%
English1610.3%
French500.1%
German3610.6%
Greek1760.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro210.0%
Guatemalan4660.8%
Haitian400.1%
Honduran4740.9%
Hungarian3070.6%
Indian (Asian)3390.6%
Indonesian350.1%
Iranian460.1%
Irish7261.3%
Italian5411.0%
Jamaican3600.6%
Korean1510.3%
Lithuanian250.1%
Mexican3,9507.1%
Mexican American Indian2040.4%
Nicaraguan300.1%
Nigerian560.1%
Norwegian110.0%
Pakistani220.0%
Panamanian2070.4%
Peruvian1,5522.8%
Polish8701.6%
Portuguese1570.3%
Puerto Rican9,25316.8%
Romanian300.1%
Russian1070.2%
Salvadoran6491.2%
Scotch-Irish50.0%
Scottish130.0%
Slavic50.0%
Slovak870.2%
South American3,5036.3%
South American Indian110.0%
Spaniard3510.6%
Spanish380.1%
Sri Lankan1050.2%
Subsaharan African2230.4%
Swedish150.0%
Thai2870.5%
Ukrainian1690.3%
Uruguayan40.0%
Venezuelan650.1%
Welsh130.0%
West Indian680.1%
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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.
Immigrants in Perth Amboy
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2460.4%
Argentina2130.4%
Asia4890.9%
Australia60.0%
Barbados110.0%
Belgium120.0%
Brazil470.1%
Caribbean17,81032.3%
Central America3,5806.5%
China600.1%
Colombia4160.7%
Costa Rica470.1%
Cuba6021.1%
Dominica690.1%
Dominican Republic16,80030.4%
Eastern Asia670.1%
Eastern Europe4300.8%
Ecuador5911.1%
Egypt1170.2%
El Salvador5781.1%
Europe8021.5%
Fiji740.1%
Germany300.1%
Ghana660.1%
Greece680.1%
Grenada340.1%
Guatemala6111.1%
Haiti560.1%
Honduras4150.7%
Hong Kong220.0%
Hungary530.1%
India910.2%
Iran460.1%
Italy460.1%
Jamaica1760.3%
Korea70.0%
Latin America23,98343.4%
Latvia110.0%
Malaysia430.1%
Mexico1,7953.3%
Moldova130.0%
Morocco140.0%
Nicaragua300.1%
Northern Africa1310.2%
Northern Europe680.1%
Oceania800.1%
Panama1040.2%
Peru1,3062.4%
Philippines1510.3%
Poland3180.6%
Portugal940.2%
Romania50.0%
Russia180.0%
South America2,5934.7%
South Central Asia1370.3%
South Eastern Asia2700.5%
Southern Europe2620.5%
Spain540.1%
Taiwan90.0%
Ukraine120.0%
Venezuela200.0%
Vietnam410.1%
Western Africa1150.2%
Western Asia150.0%
Western Europe420.1%
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Sex and Age in Perth Amboy

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.
Sex and Age in Perth Amboy
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,899 (7.0%)1,975 (7.0%)
5 to 9 Years1,283 (4.7%)1,815 (6.5%)
10 to 14 Years1,718 (6.3%)1,872 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Years2,259 (8.3%)1,638 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years2,289 (8.4%)2,187 (7.8%)
25 to 29 Years2,267 (8.4%)2,208 (7.9%)
30 to 34 Years1,742 (6.4%)1,649 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years1,951 (7.2%)2,011 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Years1,968 (7.2%)1,551 (5.5%)
45 to 49 Years2,033 (7.5%)1,878 (6.7%)
50 to 54 Years1,832 (6.8%)2,132 (7.6%)
55 to 59 Years1,727 (6.4%)1,750 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years1,228 (4.5%)1,661 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years997 (3.7%)1,254 (4.5%)
70 to 74 Years954 (3.5%)878 (3.1%)
75 to 79 Years421 (1.5%)623 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years286 (1.1%)430 (1.5%)
85 Years and over279 (1.0%)581 (2.1%)
Total27,133 (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.
Median Family Size in Perth Amboy
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple6,287 (47.7%)3.59
Single Male/Father2,047 (15.5%)3.06
Single Female/Mother4,853 (36.8%)3.34
Total Families13,187 (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.
Median Household Size in Perth Amboy
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple6,287 (34.2%)3.66
Single Male/Father2,047 (11.1%)3.72
Single Female/Mother4,853 (26.4%)3.62
Non-family5,222 (28.4%)1.24
Total Households18,409 (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 by Marriage Status in Perth Amboy
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-4,168 (22.6%)
2-Person Households3,548 (19.3%)896 (4.9%)
3-Person Households3,741 (20.3%)64 (0.4%)
4-Person Households2,715 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households1,942 (10.5%)85 (0.5%)
6-Person Households695 (3.8%)9 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households546 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13,187 (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.
Female Fertility by Age in Perth Amboy
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years464 (76.1%)77.0
35 to 50 years146 (23.9%)24.0
Total610 (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.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Perth Amboy
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years202 (43.5%)262 (56.5%)
35 to 50 years71 (48.6%)75 (51.4%)
Total273 (44.8%)337 (55.2%)

Fertility by Education in Perth Amboy

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Perth Amboy
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School114 (18.7%)36.0
High School Diploma152 (24.9%)35.0
College or Associate's Degree222 (36.4%)50.0
Bachelor's Degree122 (20.0%)93.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total610 (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.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Perth Amboy
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School86 (75.4%)28 (24.6%)
High School Diploma77 (50.7%)75 (49.3%)
College or Associate's Degree104 (46.9%)118 (53.1%)
Bachelor's Degree6 (4.9%)116 (95.1%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total273 (44.8%)337 (55.2%)

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.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income55,226$25,853
Median Family Income13,187$55,129
Mean Family Income13,187$77,279
Median Household Income18,409$56,239
Mean Household Income18,409$76,359
Income Deficit13,187$9,962
Wage / Income Gap (%)55,22629.56%
Wage / Income Gap ($)55,22670.44¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index55,2260.45

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%.
Earnings by Sex in Perth Amboy
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male15,164 (53.2%)$36,584
Female13,346 (46.8%)$25,770
Total28,510 (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%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Perth Amboy
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less609 (4.0%)742 (5.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999324 (2.1%)524 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499301 (2.0%)661 (5.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999283 (1.9%)518 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499351 (2.3%)688 (5.2%)
$12,500 to $14,999313 (2.1%)506 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499469 (3.1%)1,132 (8.5%)
$17,500 to $19,999326 (2.1%)560 (4.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499407 (2.7%)522 (3.9%)
$22,500 to $24,999691 (4.6%)649 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,531 (10.1%)1,310 (9.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,555 (10.2%)1,003 (7.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,124 (7.4%)793 (5.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999747 (4.9%)591 (4.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,213 (8.0%)352 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $54,999421 (2.8%)448 (3.4%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,327 (8.7%)669 (5.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999730 (4.8%)545 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,210 (8.0%)480 (3.6%)
$100,000+1,232 (8.1%)653 (4.9%)
Total15,164 (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.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Perth Amboy
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale 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.
Family Income Brackets in Perth Amboy
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0007525.7%
$10,000 to $14,9994223.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991,2409.4%
$25,000 to $34,9999106.9%
$35,000 to $49,9992,47918.8%
$50,000 to $74,9992,37418.0%
$75,000 to $99,9991,56911.9%
$100,000 to $149,9991,85914.1%
$150,000 to $199,9999106.9%
$200,000+6735.1%

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.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Perth Amboy
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families4,316 (32.7%)$47,445
3-Person Families3,972 (30.1%)$45,635
4-Person Families2,379 (18.0%)$66,641
5-Person Families1,719 (13.0%)$73,250
6-Person Families408 (3.1%)$89,605
7+ Person Families393 (3.0%)$133,652
Total13,187 (100.0%)$55,129

Family Income by Number of Earners in Perth Amboy

Family Income by Number of Earners in Perth Amboy
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,442 (10.9%)$0
1 Earner5,168 (39.2%)$41,796
2 Earners4,216 (32.0%)$68,535
3+ Earners2,361 (17.9%)$133,722
Total13,187 (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.
Household Income Brackets in Perth Amboy
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,2156.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991,3997.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991,6208.8%
$25,000 to $34,9991,0865.9%
$35,000 to $49,9992,89015.7%
$50,000 to $74,9992,79815.2%
$75,000 to $99,9992,37512.9%
$100,000 to $149,9992,85315.5%
$150,000 to $199,9991,2706.9%
$200,000+9024.9%

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.
Household Income by Householder Age in Perth Amboy
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years606 (3.3%)$48,898
25 to 44 Years6,173 (33.5%)$64,761
45 to 64 Years7,873 (42.8%)$57,193
65+ Years3,757 (20.4%)$39,203
Total18,409 (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.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Perth Amboy
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years406 (22.0%)587 (30.9%)
5 Years154 (50.3%)115 (34.8%)
6 to 11 Years368 (23.4%)566 (25.1%)
12 to 14 Years311 (28.2%)399 (37.5%)
15 Years38 (15.9%)25 (14.7%)
16 and 17 Years232 (20.4%)104 (14.7%)
18 to 24 Years599 (18.9%)737 (25.0%)
25 to 34 Years172 (4.3%)830 (21.5%)
35 to 44 Years361 (9.2%)888 (24.9%)
45 to 54 Years459 (11.9%)850 (21.3%)
55 to 64 Years310 (10.5%)900 (26.6%)
65 to 74 Years443 (23.3%)549 (26.1%)
75 Years and over100 (10.7%)259 (17.8%)
Total3,953 (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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Perth Amboy
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,440 (78.0%)1,312 (69.1%)
5 Years152 (49.7%)215 (65.1%)
6 to 11 Years1,201 (76.5%)1,685 (74.9%)
12 to 14 Years791 (71.8%)666 (62.5%)
15 Years201 (84.1%)145 (85.3%)
16 and 17 Years906 (79.6%)604 (85.3%)
18 to 24 Years2,572 (81.1%)2,210 (75.0%)
25 to 34 Years3,837 (95.7%)3,027 (78.5%)
35 to 44 Years3,558 (90.8%)2,674 (75.1%)
45 to 54 Years3,400 (88.1%)3,138 (78.7%)
55 to 64 Years2,631 (89.5%)2,490 (73.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,456 (76.7%)1,555 (73.9%)
75 Years and over830 (89.2%)1,199 (82.2%)
Total22,975 (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.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Perth Amboy
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,221 (94.6%)183 (5.4%)
1 or 2 Children2,055 (87.6%)291 (12.4%)
3 or 4 Children493 (96.7%)17 (3.3%)
5 or more Children27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,796 (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.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Perth Amboy
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children46 (4.7%)311 (19.7%)
1 or 2 Children13 (1.3%)1,297 (44.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)196 (52.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total59 (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.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Perth Amboy
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children183 (5.4%)357 (14.0%)
1 or 2 Children291 (12.4%)1,310 (33.8%)
3 or 4 Children17 (3.3%)196 (41.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total491 (7.8%)1,863 (27.0%)

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.
Employment by Class of Employer in Perth Amboy
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees19,10578.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4161.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)9744.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,0144.2%
Local Government Employees1,4606.0%
State Government Employees8133.3%
Federal Government Employees5142.1%
Unpaid Family Workers450.2%
Total24,341100.0%

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.
Employment Status by Age in Perth Amboy
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years987 (28.3%)327 (33.1%)
20 to 24 Years3,545 (79.2%)727 (20.5%)
25 to 29 Years3,692 (82.5%)454 (12.3%)
30 to 34 Years2,781 (82.0%)328 (11.8%)
35 to 44 Years6,486 (86.7%)512 (7.9%)
45 to 54 Years6,166 (78.3%)604 (9.8%)
55 to 59 Years2,629 (75.6%)134 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years1,245 (43.1%)54 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,123 (27.5%)120 (10.7%)
75 Years and over84 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total28,766 (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.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Perth Amboy
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5,510 (72.6%)600 (7.9%)
High School Diploma7,310 (74.0%)1,156 (11.7%)
College / Associate Degree6,094 (80.5%)590 (7.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,096 (90.0%)355 (7.8%)
Total22,990 (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 in Perth Amboy

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%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Perth Amboy
OccupationMaleFemale
Management700 (65.8%)363 (34.2%)
Business & Financial501 (63.3%)291 (36.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science711 (92.8%)55 (7.2%)
Computers & Mathematics543 (91.7%)49 (8.3%)
Architecture & Engineering162 (96.4%)6 (3.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 295 (22.8%)999 (77.2%)
Education, Arts & Media107 (43.5%)139 (56.5%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library138 (15.4%)760 (84.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment50 (34.3%)96 (65.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating197 (35.0%)366 (65.0%)
Health Technologists165 (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 in Perth Amboy

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%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Perth Amboy
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support103 (12.8%)702 (87.2%)
Security & Protection433 (70.9%)178 (29.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention236 (74.2%)82 (25.8%)
Law Enforcement197 (67.2%)96 (32.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving364 (43.3%)477 (56.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance599 (38.1%)974 (61.9%)
Personal Care & Service183 (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 in Perth Amboy

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Perth Amboy
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related932 (43.2%)1,227 (56.8%)
Office & Administration708 (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 in Perth Amboy

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Perth Amboy
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry50 (62.5%)30 (37.5%)
Construction & Extraction1,590 (94.9%)85 (5.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair411 (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 in Perth Amboy

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Perth Amboy
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,482 (56.0%)1,162 (44.0%)
Transportation2,215 (79.4%)574 (20.6%)
Material Moving2,125 (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 in Perth Amboy

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%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Perth Amboy
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,689 (93.4%)120 (6.6%)
Manufacturing1,494 (57.0%)1,126 (43.0%)
Wholesale Trade1,037 (68.9%)469 (31.1%)
Retail Trade1,373 (43.6%)1,775 (56.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,792 (61.7%)1,730 (38.3%)
Utilities7 (22.6%)24 (77.4%)
Information102 (36.8%)175 (63.2%)
Finance & Insurance527 (62.8%)312 (37.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing209 (69.4%)92 (30.6%)
Professional & Scientific458 (67.0%)226 (33.0%)
Enterprise Management56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support1,303 (51.5%)1,228 (48.5%)
Educational Services404 (26.0%)1,152 (74.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance370 (16.0%)1,937 (84.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation197 (63.5%)113 (36.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services458 (40.8%)664 (59.2%)
Public Administration363 (62.0%)223 (38.1%)
Total13,599 (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 Enrollment in Perth Amboy
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool9867.2%
Kindergarten7325.4%
Elementary School2,69319.8%
Middle School2,70019.8%
High School3,21623.6%
College / Undergraduate2,85220.9%
Graduate / Professional4393.2%
Total13,618100.0%

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.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Perth Amboy
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds946 (91.3%)90 (8.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,822 (95.3%)138 (4.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,271 (94.4%)193 (5.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,102 (97.2%)61 (2.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,010 (99.1%)9 (0.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds909 (75.0%)303 (25.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,041 (80.8%)248 (19.2%)
35 Years and over330 (69.5%)145 (30.5%)
Total12,433 (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.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Perth Amboy
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4247.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3866.8%
Physical & Health Sciences2374.2%
Psychology3886.8%
Social Sciences64011.2%
Engineering60910.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies10.0%
Science & Technology5279.2%
Business91016.0%
Education60010.5%
Literature & Languages1192.1%
Liberal Arts & History3115.5%
Visual & Performing Arts971.7%
Communications230.4%
Arts & Humanities4297.5%
Total5,701100.0%

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%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Perth Amboy
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,435 (11.0%)1,549 (13.8%)
1 Vehicle4,261 (32.6%)3,844 (34.2%)
2 Vehicles4,177 (31.9%)3,048 (27.1%)
3 Vehicles1,826 (14.0%)1,737 (15.4%)
4 Vehicles1,095 (8.4%)839 (7.5%)
5 or more Vehicles293 (2.2%)233 (2.1%)
Total13,087 (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 in Perth Amboy
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4892.1%
5 to 9 Minutes3,02612.9%
10 to 14 Minutes3,78716.2%
15 to 19 Minutes3,45814.8%
20 to 24 Minutes2,65311.3%
25 to 29 Minutes1,2905.5%
30 to 34 Minutes3,89316.6%
35 to 39 Minutes4982.1%
40 to 44 Minutes8923.8%
45 to 59 Minutes1,3875.9%
60 to 89 Minutes1,5286.5%
90 or more Minutes5172.2%

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 by Sex in Perth Amboy
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes124 (1.0%)365 (3.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,717 (13.4%)1,309 (12.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,662 (13.0%)2,125 (20.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,915 (15.0%)1,543 (14.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,213 (9.5%)1,440 (13.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes798 (6.2%)492 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,168 (17.0%)1,725 (16.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes236 (1.8%)262 (2.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes713 (5.6%)179 (1.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes867 (6.8%)520 (4.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes930 (7.3%)598 (5.6%)
90 or more Minutes433 (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 to Work by Sex in Perth Amboy
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,549 (12.1%)617 (5.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM830 (6.5%)237 (2.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM440 (3.4%)337 (3.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,965 (15.4%)1,016 (9.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,625 (12.7%)1,266 (11.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,463 (11.5%)1,966 (18.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM446 (3.5%)1,454 (13.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,244 (9.7%)1,007 (9.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM320 (2.5%)505 (4.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM225 (1.8%)511 (4.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM562 (4.4%)256 (2.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM254 (2.0%)123 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM883 (6.9%)759 (7.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM970 (7.6%)588 (5.5%)
Total12,776 (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 by Ownership in Perth Amboy
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units6,50635.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units11,90364.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units18,409100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Perth Amboy

Occupancy by Household Size in Perth Amboy
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4,16822.6%
2-Person Household4,44424.1%
3-Person Household3,80520.7%
4+ Person Household5,99232.6%
Total Housing Units18,409100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Perth Amboy

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Perth Amboy
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,256 (30.1%)2,912 (69.9%)
2-Person Household1,881 (42.3%)2,563 (57.7%)
3-Person Household1,176 (30.9%)2,629 (69.1%)
4+ Person Household2,193 (36.6%)3,799 (63.4%)
Total Housing Units6,506 (35.3%)11,903 (64.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Perth Amboy

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Perth Amboy
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,676 (30.8%)3,760 (69.2%)
High School Diploma2,023 (37.6%)3,356 (62.4%)
College/Associate Degree1,511 (33.2%)3,037 (66.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,296 (42.5%)1,750 (57.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Perth Amboy

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Perth Amboy
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,83315.4%
35 to 44 Years3,94621.4%
45 to 54 Years4,33323.5%
55 to 64 Years3,54019.2%
65 to 74 Years2,37312.9%
75 to 84 Years1,0345.6%
85 Years and Over3501.9%
Total18,409100.0%

Housing Finances in Perth Amboy

Median Income by Occupancy in Perth Amboy

Median Income by Occupancy in Perth Amboy
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied6,506 (35.3%)$94,137
Renter-Occupied11,903 (64.7%)$45,131
Average18,409 (100.0%)$56,239

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Perth Amboy

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Perth Amboy
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000152 (2.3%)568 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99926 (0.4%)469 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99962 (0.9%)1,329 (11.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999405 (6.2%)423 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $24,999181 (2.8%)613 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999222 (3.4%)858 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999763 (11.7%)2,131 (17.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999863 (13.3%)1,934 (16.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999740 (11.4%)1,638 (13.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,573 (24.2%)1,275 (10.7%)
$150,000 or more1,519 (23.4%)665 (5.6%)
Total6,506 (100.0%)11,903 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Perth Amboy

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Perth Amboy
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30099 (1.5%)290 (2.4%)
$300 to $499134 (2.1%)440 (3.7%)
$500 to $799335 (5.1%)222 (1.9%)
$800 to $999765 (11.8%)435 (3.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,065 (16.4%)3,935 (33.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999991 (15.2%)4,230 (35.5%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,419 (21.8%)1,767 (14.8%)
$2,500 to $2,999813 (12.5%)232 (1.9%)
$3,000 or more885 (13.6%)139 (1.2%)
Total6,506 (100.0%)11,903 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Perth Amboy

Housing Structures in Perth Amboy

Housing Structures in Perth Amboy
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5,54930.1%
Single Unit, Attached1,2857.0%
2 Unit Apartments4,33623.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,60814.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,0965.9%
10 or more Apartments3,51419.1%
Mobile Home / Other210.1%
Total18,409100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Perth Amboy

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Perth Amboy
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached4,059 (73.2%)1,490 (26.9%)
Single Unit, Attached619 (48.2%)666 (51.8%)
2 Unit Apartments1,396 (32.2%)2,940 (67.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments279 (10.7%)2,329 (89.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments58 (5.3%)1,038 (94.7%)
10 or more Apartments95 (2.7%)3,419 (97.3%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Total6,506 (35.3%)11,903 (64.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Perth Amboy

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Perth Amboy
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room25 (0.4%)758 (6.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms145 (2.2%)3,215 (27.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,141 (32.9%)6,289 (52.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,712 (41.7%)1,384 (11.6%)
8 or more Rooms1,483 (22.8%)257 (2.2%)
Total6,506 (100.0%)11,903 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Perth Amboy

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Perth Amboy
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas5,472 (84.1%)8,426 (70.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas243 (3.7%)321 (2.7%)
Electricity277 (4.3%)2,597 (21.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene462 (7.1%)405 (3.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels26 (0.4%)80 (0.7%)
No Fuel Used26 (0.4%)74 (0.6%)
Total6,506 (100.0%)11,903 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Perth Amboy

Household Vehicle Usage in Perth Amboy
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle498 (7.6%)3,435 (28.9%)
1 Vehicle2,328 (35.8%)5,007 (42.1%)
2 Vehicles2,045 (31.4%)2,775 (23.3%)
3 or more Vehicles1,635 (25.1%)686 (5.8%)
Total6,506 (100.0%)11,903 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Perth Amboy

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Perth Amboy

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,2484,258
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 by Mortgage Status in Perth Amboy
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00093 (4.1%)144 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)82 (1.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999988 (44.0%)1,389 (32.6%)
$300,000 to $499,999918 (40.8%)2,097 (49.2%)
$500,000 to $749,999153 (6.8%)503 (11.8%)
$750,000 to $999,99983 (3.7%)4 (0.1%)
$1,000,000 or more13 (0.6%)39 (0.9%)
Total2,248 (100.0%)4,258 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Perth Amboy

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Perth Amboy
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000156 (6.9%)81 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $24,999303 (13.5%)22 (0.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999119 (5.3%)345 (8.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999289 (12.9%)103 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999327 (14.5%)474 (11.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999190 (8.5%)536 (12.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999486 (21.6%)550 (12.9%)
$150,000 or more378 (16.8%)1,087 (25.5%)
Total2,248 (100.0%)4,258 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Perth Amboy

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Perth Amboy
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x418 (18.6%)103,983 (2,442.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x368 (16.4%)1,018 (23.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x286 (12.7%)1,166 (27.4%)
4.0x or more1,072 (47.7%)541 (12.7%)
Total2,248 (100.0%)4,258 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Perth Amboy

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Perth Amboy
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80092 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49937 (1.7%)107 (2.5%)
$800 to $1,4992,087 (92.8%)41 (1.0%)
Total2,248 (100.0%)4,258 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Perth Amboy

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Perth Amboy

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Perth Amboy
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years4,134 (91.7%)376 (8.3%)
6 to 18 Years7,871 (84.9%)1,400 (15.1%)
19 to 25 Years4,469 (73.4%)1,619 (26.6%)
26 to 34 Years4,539 (65.8%)2,356 (34.2%)
35 to 44 Years5,162 (69.0%)2,319 (31.0%)
45 to 54 Years5,925 (75.5%)1,922 (24.5%)
55 to 64 Years5,620 (88.8%)711 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years3,846 (96.1%)157 (3.9%)
75 Years and older2,345 (98.2%)43 (1.8%)
Total43,911 (80.1%)10,903 (19.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Perth Amboy

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Perth Amboy
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born4,134 (91.7%)376 (8.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen7,871 (84.9%)1,400 (15.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen4,469 (73.4%)1,619 (26.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Perth Amboy

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Perth Amboy
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0007,439 (88.2%)993 (11.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9998,034 (77.7%)2,308 (22.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,306 (76.4%)1,942 (23.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,675 (80.1%)1,658 (19.9%)
$100,000 and over15,285 (79.3%)4,000 (20.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Perth Amboy

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Perth Amboy
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62,871 (63.7%)1,431 (31.7%)
6 to 18 Years5,080 (54.8%)3,058 (33.0%)
19 to 25 Years1,919 (31.5%)2,731 (44.9%)
25 to 34 Years1,432 (20.8%)3,177 (46.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,298 (17.3%)4,017 (53.7%)
45 to 54 Years2,058 (26.2%)4,232 (53.9%)
55 to 64 Years2,609 (41.2%)3,329 (52.6%)
65 to 74 Years3,597 (89.9%)1,439 (35.9%)
75 Years and over2,271 (95.1%)890 (37.3%)
Total23,135 (42.2%)24,304 (44.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Perth Amboy

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Perth Amboy
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (1.5%)39 (2.0%)
5 to 17 Years513 (11.7%)347 (7.6%)
18 to 34 Years432 (6.0%)363 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,599 (14.9%)1,817 (16.6%)
65 to 74 Years685 (36.1%)606 (28.8%)
75 Years and over539 (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 BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (1.5%)23 (1.2%)
5 to 17 Years69 (1.6%)21 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years65 (0.9%)21 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years120 (1.1%)208 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years227 (11.9%)32 (1.5%)
75 Years and over130 (14.0%)183 (12.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Perth Amboy: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)16 (0.8%)
5 to 17 Years15 (0.3%)86 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years140 (2.0%)161 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years198 (1.8%)326 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years144 (7.6%)75 (3.6%)
75 Years and over150 (16.1%)111 (7.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Perth Amboy: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years420 (9.6%)179 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years271 (3.8%)198 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years703 (6.6%)689 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years408 (21.5%)191 (9.1%)
75 Years and over256 (27.5%)436 (29.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Perth Amboy: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years94 (2.1%)140 (3.1%)
18 to 34 Years174 (2.4%)30 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,243 (11.6%)1,264 (11.6%)
65 to 74 Years569 (30.0%)464 (22.1%)
75 Years and over340 (36.6%)752 (51.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Perth Amboy: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years188 (4.3%)96 (2.1%)
18 to 34 Years161 (2.2%)172 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years771 (7.2%)542 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years375 (19.8%)102 (4.9%)
75 Years and over221 (23.8%)410 (28.1%)

Technology Access in Perth Amboy

Computing Device Access in Perth Amboy

Computing Device Access in Perth Amboy
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop11,54762.7%
Smartphone16,54289.9%
Tablet9,31750.6%
No Computing Device1,1516.2%
Total18,409100.0%

Internet Access in Perth Amboy

Internet Access in Perth Amboy
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home12,28066.7%
Cellular Data Only2,84915.5%
Satellite Internet7013.8%
No Internet2,86115.5%
Total18,409100.0%

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 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.
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.
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%.