Perth Amboy city is located in Middlesex County New Jersey. Perth Amboy city has a 2024 population of 55,290. Perth Amboy city is currently growing at a rate of 0.07% annually but its population has decreased by -0.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 55,383 in 2020.
The average household income in Perth Amboy city is $78,766 with a poverty rate of 19.99%. The median age in Perth Amboy city is 36.3 years: 35.9 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Perth Amboy city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 21,805 | 39.45% |
| White | 17,878 | 32.34% |
| Two or more races | 8,754 | 15.84% |
| Black or African American | 4,234 | 7.66% |
| Native American | 1,654 | 2.99% |
| Asian | 936 | 1.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.03% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,019 | 2.88 | 33.4 | 66.6 |
| Married | 6,407 | 3.64 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Non Family | 5,473 | 1.29 | 26.9 | 73.1 |
| Female | 5,154 | 3.46 | 22.1 | 77.9 |
| Male | 1,985 | 3.3 | 37 | 63 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
33.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,668 | 12.84% |
| Associates Degree | 2,486 | 6.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,855 | 10.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,657 | 4.56% |
| High School Graduate | 10,934 | 30.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,843 | 18.82% |
| Some College | 5,924 | 16.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 28,603 | 18,215 | 3,194 |
| Other Race | 13,888 | 8,645 | 1,521 |
| 2+ Races | 5,882 | 3,623 | 839 |
| White | 4,673 | 3,925 | 1,206 |
| Black | 2,799 | 2,361 | 666 |
| Native American | 1,042 | 527 | 22 |
| Asian | 734 | 646 | 496 |
| Islander | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,240 | $39,353 | $47,870 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,154 | $76,250 | $82,790 |
| High School Graduate | $35,704 | $42,446 | $24,911 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,836 | $35,917 | $25,224 |
| Overall | $36,246 | $43,272 | $29,683 |
| Some College | $39,384 | $50,463 | $31,224 |
$36,246
Average Earnings
$43,272
Average Male
$29,683
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
19.11% of Perth Amboy city residents speak only English, while 80.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 76.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44,439 | 9,640 | 21.69% |
| Other | 21,654 | 3,219 | 14.87% |
| Multiple | 8,686 | 2,639 | 30.38% |
| White | 6,103 | 882 | 14.45% |
| Black | 4,162 | 708 | 17.01% |
| Native | 1,639 | 122 | 7.44% |
| Asian | 922 | 70 | 7.59% |
19.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.96%
Male Poverty Rate
24.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perth Amboy city is Multiple, with 30.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perth Amboy city is Native, with 7.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.82% |
| High School | 16.57% |
| Some College | 16.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.2% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.44% |
| Female Employed | 14.87% |
| Male Employed | 5.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,900 | $80,772 |
| Households | $58,490 | $78,766 |
| Married Families | $79,153 | $100,062 |
| Non Families | $40,982 | $53,012 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.6%
Male Marriage Rate
33.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
859
Number of Veterans
751
Male Veterans
108
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 319 |
| Vietnam | 291 |
| First Gulf War | 157 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 213 |
| 75+ | 177 |
| 18 to 34 | 176 |
| 65 to 74 | 149 |
| 55 to 64 | 144 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 438 | 1.31% |
| White | 328 | 2.41% |
| Other Race | 248 | 1.52% |
| Black | 154 | 4.75% |
| 2+ Races | 122 | 1.83% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
12.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
36.62%
Born in Perth Amboy city
52.05%
Native Born
47.95%
Foreign Born
23.72%
Non Citizen
24.23%
Naturalized
52.05% of Perth Amboy city residents were born in the United States, with 36.62% having been born in New Jersey. 23.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 55,495 | 41 | 0.07% |
| 2028 | 55,454 | 41 | 0.07% |
| 2027 | 55,413 | 41 | 0.07% |
| 2026 | 55,372 | 41 | 0.07% |
| 2025 | 55,331 | 41 | 0.07% |
| 2024 | 55,290 | 41 | 0.07% |
| 2023 | 55,249 | 41 | 0.07% |
| 2022 | 55,208 | -251 | -0.45% |
| 2021 | 55,459 | 76 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 55,383 | 4,013 | 7.81% |
| 2019 | 51,370 | -288 | -0.56% |
| 2018 | 51,658 | -152 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 51,810 | 52 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 51,758 | 52 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 51,706 | -126 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 51,832 | 110 | 0.21% |
| 2013 | 51,722 | 165 | 0.32% |
| 2012 | 51,557 | 420 | 0.82% |
| 2011 | 51,137 | 219 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 50,918 | 0 | 0% |