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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Amboy

New Jersey · 7,913 residents · 1.538 sq mi
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South Amboy is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,529. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $140,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,913
+1%since 1990
from 7,863 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,145 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 5,112 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+7%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K10K10K1990201020202024South Amboy
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Section 02

Income & economy

$50,529
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,933 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,598
+56%since 1990
from $15,133 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$140,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $135,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$767
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $618 in 1990
US average: $602
64.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.1% in 1990
35.8% rent
2.8
−22%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(7,757)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(202)
Asian0.7%(55)
Diversity Score9.3%(729)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(7,121)
Black0.7%(57)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(534)
Asian1.4%(108)
Diversity Score20.7%(1,641)
21
+124%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.1%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
−5%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

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 7,913 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Amboy, New Jersey earns about $50,529 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 $140,500, and the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in South Amboy, New Jersey?

About 12.5% 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 7.4% of people in South Amboy, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Amboy, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, South Amboy, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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