Population 59,494 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Perth Amboy
Household size in Perth Amboy
| Period | Perth Amboy | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.03 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.15 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.22 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.01 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Perth Amboy is a place of big households: 3.01 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Perth Amboy
| Period | Perth Amboy | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.0 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.7 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.7 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.5 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Perth Amboy is 37.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 33.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 37 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Perth Amboy
| Period | Perth Amboy | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Perth Amboy: 22.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Only 14 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Perth Amboy
Renters in Perth Amboy
| Period | Perth Amboy | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.2% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.3% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.8% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 62.6% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Perth Amboy: 62.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 37.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.4 points, mirroring the country. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 24 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Perth Amboy
| Period | Perth Amboy | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Perth Amboy: just 3.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.3 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Perth Amboy
| Period | Perth Amboy | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Perth Amboy is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Perth Amboy
| Period | Perth Amboy | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,112 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,212 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,360 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,676 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$564 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Perth Amboy costs $1,676 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider New York area ($2,060). Rents are up $564 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Perth Amboy
Bachelor's degrees in Perth Amboy
| Period | Perth Amboy | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Perth Amboy: 16.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Perth Amboy
| Period | Perth Amboy | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.4% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.9% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 71.2% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 67.8% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a third of adults in Perth Amboy never finished high school, well above the national share: only 67.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Only one other New Jersey city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Perth Amboy
| Period | Perth Amboy | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Perth Amboy: 13.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only three of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 6.2 points, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Perth Amboy compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Amboy | 3.01 | 37.5 | 22.7% | 62.6% | 3.9% | 1961 | $1,676 | 16.6% | 67.8% | 13.6% |
| Keasbey | 2.38 | 48.3 | 29.0% | 72.7% | 3.2% | 1964 | $1,237 | 16.4% | 46.3% | 0.8% |
| Fords | 2.85 | 42.3 | 7.1% | 33.5% | 2.7% | 1960 | $1,844 | 38.6% | 91.0% | 5.3% |
| Sewaren | 2.78 | 41.8 | 7.7% | 25.7% | 3.2% | 1957 | $1,132 | 29.8% | 92.6% | 8.8% |
| Woodbridge | 2.64 | 41.2 | 12.1% | 39.1% | 6.8% | 1964 | $1,904 | 36.9% | 92.4% | 5.3% |
| South Amboy | 2.45 | 44.3 | 13.4% | 29.6% | 5.9% | 1961 | $1,903 | 28.2% | 90.2% | 6.9% |
| Port Reading | 2.76 | 40.7 | 10.7% | 26.2% | 5.4% | 1967 | $1,945 | 34.1% | 95.4% | 2.7% |
| Parlin | 2.96 | 39.4 | 8.1% | 37.9% | 4.5% | 1973 | $1,798 | 37.2% | 94.2% | 6.8% |
| Iselin | 3.05 | 41.0 | 13.5% | 34.7% | 5.1% | 1962 | $2,357 | 53.2% | 90.0% | 3.8% |
| Avenel | 2.66 | 39.7 | 11.5% | 53.9% | 3.9% | 1978 | $1,822 | 36.6% | 87.5% | 4.9% |
| Metuchen | 2.87 | 41.1 | 5.8% | 24.4% | 5.4% | 1962 | $2,175 | 61.0% | 95.2% | 5.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Perth Amboy. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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