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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Amboy

New Jersey · 7,863 residents · 1.538 sq mi
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South Amboy is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $37,933. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $135,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,863
−1%vs 2000
vs 7,913 in 2000
1990 – 2025
5,112 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 5,145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.2
−7%vs 2000
vs 36.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$37,933
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,529 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,133
−36%vs 2000
vs $23,598 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$135,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $140,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$618
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $767 in 2000
US average: $450
63.1%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.2% in 2000
36.9% rent
3.6
+28%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(7,121)
Black0.7%(57)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(534)
Asian1.4%(108)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.7%(1,641)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(7,757)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(202)
Asian0.7%(55)
Other0.6%(51)
Diversity Score9.3%(729)
9
−55%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.6%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Amboy, New Jersey?

South Amboy, New Jersey has about 7,863 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in South Amboy, New Jersey?

The typical household in South Amboy, New Jersey earns about $37,933 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Amboy, New Jersey expensive?

In South Amboy, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $135,500, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in South Amboy, New Jersey?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in South Amboy, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Amboy, New Jersey?

About 7.2% of people in South Amboy, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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