Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ

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2020 Population

112,595

0.0169% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

37.2

1.64% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

12.4%

1.23% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$67,789

1.83% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$299,000

3.17% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

53,562

1.92% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ had a population of 113k people with a median age of 37.2 and a median household income of $67,789. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ grew from 112,576 to 112,595, a 0.0169% increase and its median household income grew from $66,571 to $67,789, a 1.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (34.2%), White (Hispanic) (31.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.29%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.75%), and Other (Hispanic) (7.8%).

57.6% of the households in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough 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.

86.3% of the residents in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ are Universal Training Institute (71 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ was $299,000, and the homeownership rate was 45.9%. Most people in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ borders Middlesex County (Southeast) PUMA, NJ, Metuchen Borough PUMA, NJ, Carteret Borough PUMA, NJ, New Brunswick City, South River & Highland Park Boroughs PUMA, NJ, and Tottenville, Great Kills & Annadale PUMA, NY.

United States New Jersey

Diversity

Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 113k people, from which 86.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 36% of Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (40.6k people).

In 2020, there were 1.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38.5k people) in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.1k White (Hispanic) and 10.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ are Spanish (43,961 households), Gujarati (2,206 households), and Polish (2,075 households).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
38.5k ± 1.49k
White (Hispanic)
35.1k ± 1.89k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.5k ± 1.31k

45.9%

Hispanic Population

51.7k people

45.9% of the people in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ are hispanic (51.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ as a share of the total population.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
43,961 households (41.7%)
Gujarati
2,206 households (2.09%)
Polish
2,075 households (1.97%)

57.6% of the households in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 41.7% of the households in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

36%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

40.6k people

34%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

38.3k people

As of 2020, 36% of Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ residents (40.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ was 34%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.3

In 2020, the median age of all people in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ was 37.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 31, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ residents was 37.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
15,384 ± 2,829 people
India
4,485 ± 1,611 people
Mexico
1,966 ± 1,079 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 15,384 Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ residents, followed by India with 4,485 and Mexico with 1,966.

Citizenship

86.3%

2020 Citizenship

85.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 86.3% of Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ was 85.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,148 ± 212
Gulf War (2001-)
493 ± 153
Korea
372 ± 156

Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.33 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New Jersey, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New Jersey across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ is $67,789. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $157,926, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $151,626 and $149,370.

Males in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,462. The income inequality in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.417, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ employs 53.6k people. The largest industries in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ are Restaurants & Food Services (2,862 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,705 people), and Construction (2,696 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($126,341), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($123,462), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($106,665).

Wages

Median Household Income

$67,789

2020 value

± $2,584

1.83%

1 Year Growth

± 4.6%

Households in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ have a median annual income of $67,789, which is more than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $66,571 in 2019, which represents a 1.83% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$61,431

Average Male Salary in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ

± $7,870

$50,462

Average Female Salary in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ

± $7,243

In 2020, full-time male employees in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ made 1.22 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ

Asian
$66,253 ± $19,690
Black
$51,830 ± $15,478
White
$48,862 ± $5,826

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.28 times more than Black workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.417

2020 Wage GINI in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ

0.433

2019 Wage GINI in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ

In 2020, the income inequality in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ was 0.417 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.53% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $157,926, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $151,626 and $149,370.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ (13.8k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
9,088 ± 824
Hispanic
9,049 ± 900
Two Or More
1,411 ± 510

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

53.6k

2020 Value

1.92%

1 Year growth

± 1.92%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 1.92%, from 52.6k employees to 53.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,709 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,758 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,251 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,709 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,758 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,251 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ has an unusually high number of residents working as Refuse & recyclable material collectors (6.7 times higher than expected), Packers & packagers, hand (6.55 times), and Transportation service attendants (5.1 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ, by average salary, are Architectural & engineering managers ($231,377), Chief executives & legislators ($198,091), and Personal financial advisors ($189,165).

Industries

Employment by Industries

53.6k

2020 Value

1.92%

1 Year growth

± 1.92%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 1.92%, from 52.6k employees to 53.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ, are Restaurants & Food Services (2,862 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,705 people), and Construction (2,696 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (2,862 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,705 people), and Construction (2,696 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ has an unusually high number of Soap, cleaning compound, & cosmetics manufacturing (5.67 times higher than expected), Warehousing & storage (5.57 times), and Cut and sew, and apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing (5 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ, by average salary, are Nondepository credit & related activities ($126,341), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($123,462), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($106,665).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $70.5B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($58.9B) and Motorized vehicles ($50.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New Jersey.

$649B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $649B. This is expected to increase 108% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$116B
Pennsylvania
$61.4B
California
$24.4B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $116B, followed by Pennsylvania with $61.4B and California and $24.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%). The most partisan county was Essex County, NJ with 77.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of New Jersey.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for New Jersey

57.3% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in New Jersey

Essex County, NJ
77.3% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Hudson County, NJ
72.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Mercer County, NJ
69.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in New Jersey was Essex County, NJ with 77.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in New Jersey colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from New Jersey

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ awarded 71 degrees. The student population of Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ is skewed towards women, with 26 male students and 150 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ are Black or African American (52 and 73.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (10 and 14.1%), White (6 and 8.45%), and Asian (3 and 4.23%).

The largest universities in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Universal Training Institute (71 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ are Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (71 and 100%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants
71 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ was Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants with 71 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Universal Training Institute

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

71 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ institution with the largest number of graduating students was Universal Training Institute with 71 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 7 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ, which is 0.109 times less than the 64 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
52 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
10 degrees awarded
White
6 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Middlesex County (East Central)--Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ was Black or African American students. These 52 degrees mean that there were 5.2 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 10 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ was $299,000 in 2020, which is 1.3 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $289,800 to $299,000, a 3.17% increase. The homeownership rate in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ is 45.9%, which is lower than the national average of 64.4%. People in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 30.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$299,000

2020 Median

± $6,342

$289,800

2019 Median

± $3,966

In 2020, the median property value in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ grew to to $299,000 from the previous year's value of $289,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,789

Median Household Income

± $2,584

39.7k

Number of Households

± 1,613

In 2020, the median household income of the 39.7k households in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ grew to $67,789 from the previous year's value of $66,571.

The following chart displays the households in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

45.9%

2020 Homeownership

46%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 45.9% of the housing units in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 46%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

30.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ have a longer commute time (30.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 5.39% of the workforce in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (70.6%)
Carpooled (11.6%)
Public Transit (7.71%)

In 2020, 70.6% of workers in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.6%) and those who used public transit to get to work (7.71%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

87.2% of the population of Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 47.3% on employee plans, 18.5% on Medicaid, 9.58% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 0.313% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New Jersey was $8,859 in 2014. This is a 4.91% increase from the previous year ($8,444).

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1179 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.841% decrease from the previous year (1189 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1135 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 415 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Salem County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.6%). Additionally, Salem County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

1,179 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,179 patients per year. This represents a 0.841% decrease from the previous year (1,189 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Jersey in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

$8,859

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in New Jersey

$5,081

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,049

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,614

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in New Jersey (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.91%, from $8,444 to $8,859.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

12.8%

Uninsured

47.3%

Employer Coverage

18.5%

Medicaid

9.58%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

0.313%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ grew by 14.5% from 11.2% to 12.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Perth Amboy City & Sayreville Borough PUMA, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.