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South Amboy

New Jersey · 8,631 residents · 1.538 sq mi
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South Amboy is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,566. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $298,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,631
+9%since 2000
from 7,913 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,612 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 5,145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+7%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,566
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,529 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,590
+34%since 2000
from $23,598 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$298,000
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,107
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $767 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.9%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
34.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+74%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(6,638)
Black4%(347)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(1,158)
Asian4%(345)
Other0.7%(59)
Diversity Score46.9%(4,047)
Diversity Score
47
+126%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Amboy, New Jersey?

South Amboy, New Jersey has about 8,631 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Amboy, New Jersey earns about $61,566 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 $298,000, and the typical rent is about $1,107 a month.

How educated are people in South Amboy, New Jersey?

About 17.7% 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 9.0% 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 768 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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