South Amboy city is located in Middlesex County New Jersey. South Amboy city has a 2024 population of 10,237. South Amboy city is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 9.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,377 in 2020.
The average household income in South Amboy city is $112,794 with a poverty rate of 7.51%. The median age in South Amboy city is 42.3 years: 46.7 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Amboy city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,340 | 65.27% |
| Black or African American | 1,037 | 10.68% |
| Two or more races | 1,025 | 10.55% |
| Other race | 815 | 8.39% |
| Asian | 474 | 4.88% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,140 | 2.33 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Married | 1,946 | 2.85 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Non Family | 1,106 | 1.17 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Female | 906 | 2.57 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Male | 182 | 2.74 | 32.4 | 67.6 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
55.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 717 | 9.71% |
| Associates Degree | 591 | 8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,248 | 16.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 964 | 13.06% |
| High School Graduate | 2,105 | 28.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 185 | 2.51% |
| Some College | 1,574 | 21.32% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,051 | 4,437 | 1,460 |
| Hispanic | 1,110 | 880 | 193 |
| Black | 727 | 698 | 237 |
| Asian | 465 | 450 | 348 |
| Other Race | 436 | 341 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 410 | 364 | 134 |
| Native American | 23 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 96.77%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 74.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $93,966 | $92,680 | $105,821 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,962 | $148,552 | $82,163 |
| High School Graduate | $53,549 | $58,125 | $52,981 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,029 | $41,322 | $16,341 |
| Overall | $61,353 | $63,824 | $60,259 |
| Some College | $59,591 | $60,409 | $54,444 |
$61,353
Average Earnings
$63,824
Average Male
$60,259
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.37% of South Amboy city residents speak only English, while 26.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,989 | 331 | 16.64% |
| White | 5,978 | 209 | 3.5% |
| Multiple | 1,020 | 194 | 19.02% |
| Black | 1,034 | 170 | 16.44% |
| Other | 815 | 53 | 6.5% |
| Asian | 471 | 30 | 6.37% |
7.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.13%
Male Poverty Rate
9.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Amboy city is Multiple, with 19.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Amboy city is White, with 3.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.17% |
| Some College | 4.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.87% |
| Male Employed | 6.6% |
| Female Employed | 5.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,163 | $121,205 |
| Households | $110,125 | $112,794 |
| Married Families | $134,300 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,273 | $82,934 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
520
Number of Veterans
478
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 173 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 219 |
| 65 to 74 | 188 |
| 75+ | 72 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 434 | 7.57% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 3.8% |
| Other Race | 44 | 9.76% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 5.14% |
| Asian | 15 | 3.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
63.33%
Born in South Amboy city
82.67%
Native Born
17.33%
Foreign Born
3.3%
Non Citizen
14.02%
Naturalized
82.67% of South Amboy city residents were born in the United States, with 63.33% having been born in New Jersey. 3.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,237 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 10,237 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 10,237 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 10,237 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 10,237 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 10,237 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 10,237 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 10,237 | 892 | 9.55% |
| 2021 | 9,345 | -32 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 9,377 | 211 | 2.3% |
| 2019 | 9,166 | 315 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 8,851 | 219 | 2.54% |
| 2017 | 8,632 | 35 | 0.41% |
| 2016 | 8,597 | -18 | -0.21% |
| 2015 | 8,615 | -16 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 8,631 | 10 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 8,621 | -11 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 8,632 | 42 | 0.49% |
| 2011 | 8,590 | 20 | 0.23% |
| 2010 | 8,570 | 0 | 0% |