Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ

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2024 Population
111,682
US Senator
Cory Booker
Democratic Party
US Senator
Andy Kim
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
39
2.09% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
13.2%
0.524% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$79,130
0.374% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$409,300
8.34% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
53,097
0.0809% 1-year decline

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59.1% of the households in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

82.1% of the residents in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ are Universal Training Institute (46 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ was $409,300, and the homeownership rate was 49.3%.

Most people in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 112k people, from which 82.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 40.5% of Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (45.2k people).

In 2024, there were 1.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32k people) in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 30.1k Other (Hispanic) and 13.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ are Spanish (46,932 households), Polish (2,615 households), and Gujarati (1,992 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
55,979
Women
50.8%
54,168
Men
49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 110,147 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

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Citizenship

82.1%
2024 Citizenship
83.1%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 82.1% of Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ was 83.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    32k ± 1.36k
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    30.1k ± 2.13k
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    13.3k ± 1.62k
52.5%
Hispanic Population
58.7k people

In 2024, there were 1.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32k people) in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 30.1k Other (Hispanic) and 13.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

52.5% of the people in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ are hispanic (58.7k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Dominican Republic
    17,533 ± 2,981 people
  2. India
    3,982 ± 1,521 people
  3. Mexico
    2,290 ± 1,163 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 17,533 Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ residents, followed by India with 3,982 and Mexico with 2,290.

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Foreign-Born Population

40.5%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
45.2k people
39%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
43k people

As of 2024, 40.5% of Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ residents (45.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ was 39%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    46,932 households (44.6%)
  2. Polish
    2,615 households (2.48%)
  3. Gujarati
    1,992 households (1.89%)

59.1% of the households in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 44.6% of the households in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    812 ± 222
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    524 ± 194
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    183 ± 118

Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.55 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ employs 53.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ were Construction (2,939 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,890 people), and Warehousing & storage (2,300 people), and the highest paying industries were Car Dealers ($239,321), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($138,412), and Soap, cleaning compound, & cosmetics manufacturing ($119,657).

Males in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,337. The income inequality in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.425, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
24,501
Women
46.1%
28,596
Men
53.9%

The workforce of Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ in 2023 was 53,097 people, with 46.1% woman, and 53.9% men.

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Occupations

53.1k
2023 Value
−0.0809%
1 Year decline
± −0.0809%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ declined at a rate of −0.0809%, from 53.1k employees to 53.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,331 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,193 people), and Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors (1,663 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

53.1k
2023 Value
−0.0809%
1 Year decline
± −0.0809%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ declined at a rate of −0.0809%, from 53.1k employees to 53.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ, are Construction (2,939 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,890 people), and Warehousing & storage (2,300 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$52,378
Median earning men ± $2,502
$38,303
Median earning women ± $2,371

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($81,614), Information ($75,313), and Manufacturing ($67,911).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($72,009), Public Administration ($70,909), and Construction ($65,234).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.27%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.24M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.27% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.5%.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ awarded 46 degrees. The student population of Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 16 male students and 117 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ are Black or African American (35 and 76.1%), Hispanic or Latino (6 and 13%), Asian (3 and 6.52%), and White (2 and 4.35%).

The largest universities in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Universal Training Institute (46 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ are Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (46 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 133 students enrolled in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ, 12% men and 88% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 119 records, of which 88.2% were women and 11.8% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants
Most Common
46 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ was Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants with 46 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Universal Training Institute
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
46 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Universal Training Institute with 46 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 4 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ, which is 0.0952 times less than the 42 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 35 degrees mean that there were 5.83 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 6 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 2.45% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.41% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (28.3k), Secondary Education (15.7k), and Some college (14.8k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ was $409,300 in 2024, which is 1.23 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $377,800 to $409,300, a 8.34% increase. The homeownership rate in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ is 49.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 27.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$409,300
Median Property Value 2024
±$10,287
$19,952
Median Property Taxes
±$1,043

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Rent vs Own

49.3%
Homeownership
2024
63.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 49.3% of the housing units in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 48%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$79,130
Median Household Income
± $4,451
40.4k
Number of Households
± 1,881

In 2024, the median household income of the 40.4k households in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ grew to $79,130 from the previous year's value of $78,835.

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Wage Distribution

0.425
2023 Wage GINI in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ
0.43
2022 Wage GINI in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ

In 2023, the income inequality in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ was 0.425 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.06% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (64.1%)
  2. Carpooled (11.4%)
  3. Worked At Home (8.73%)

In 2024, 64.1% of workers in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.4%) and those who worked at home (8.73%).

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Commute Time

27.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ have a longer commute time (27.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.13% of the workforce in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ (14.7k out of 111k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ is Hispanic, followed by Other and White.

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Health

86% of the population of Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 42.8% on employee plans, 23.6% on Medicaid, 9.93% on Medicare, 9.23% on non-group plans, and 0.479% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1,279 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,279 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1157 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 320 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,279 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,279 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,279 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

14%
Uninsured
42.8%
Employer Coverage
23.6%
Medicaid
9.93%
Medicare
9.23%
Non-Group
0.479%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy & Sayreville PUMA, NJ declined by 3.2% from 14.4% to 14%.

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