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South Amboy

New Jersey · 9,411 residents · 1.538 sq mi
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South Amboy is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,742. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $321,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,411
+19%since 2000
from 7,913 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,119 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 5,145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+11%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,742
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,529 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,684
+68%since 2000
from $23,598 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.8%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services13.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$321,800
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,392
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $767 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
40.5% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+42%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(5,948)
Black5.6%(529)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(2,093)
Asian5%(470)
Other0.8%(71)
Diversity Score64.4%(6,058)
Diversity Score
64
+210%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.4%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
18.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Amboy, New Jersey?

South Amboy, New Jersey has about 9,411 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Amboy, New Jersey earns about $81,742 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 $321,800, and the typical rent is about $1,392 a month.

How educated are people in South Amboy, New Jersey?

About 28.2% 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 5.4% 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 1,548 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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