Perth Amboy, NJ

Census Place

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2021 Population

55,046

6.7% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

35.7

2.59% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

20.8%

5.63% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$53,750

0.808% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$282,600

4.47% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Perth Amboy, NJ had a population of 55k people with a median age of 35.7 and a median household income of $53,750. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Perth Amboy, NJ grew from 51,589 to 55,046, a 6.7% increase and its median household income declined from $54,188 to $53,750, a −0.808% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Perth Amboy, NJ are White (Hispanic) (42%), Other (Hispanic) (21.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (14.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (10.7%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.9%).

None of the households in Perth Amboy, 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.

81% of the residents in Perth Amboy, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Perth Amboy, NJ are Universal Training Institute (39 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Perth Amboy, NJ was $282,600, and the homeownership rate was 32.8%.

Most people in Perth Amboy, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in Perth Amboy, NJ was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Perth Amboy, NJ is home to a population of 55k people, from which 81% are citizens. As of 2021, 46.5% of Perth Amboy, NJ residents were born outside of the country (25.6k people).

In 2021, there were 1.97 times more White (Hispanic) residents (23.1k people) in Perth Amboy, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.7k Other (Hispanic) and 8.01k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

81%

2021 Citizenship

81.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 81% of Perth Amboy, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Perth Amboy, NJ was 81.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Perth Amboy, NJ

White (Hispanic)
23.1k ± 1.96k
Other (Hispanic)
11.7k ± 1.76k
White (Non-Hispanic)
8.01k ± 936

77.7%

Hispanic Population

42.8k people

77.7% of the people in Perth Amboy, NJ are hispanic (42.8k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

46.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

25.6k people

43.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

22.7k people

As of 2021, 46.5% of Perth Amboy, NJ residents (25.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Perth Amboy, NJ was 43.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
327 ± 129
Gulf War (2001-)
256 ± 130
Gulf War (1990s)
52 ± 61

Perth Amboy, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Perth Amboy, NJ employs 25k people. The largest industries in Perth Amboy, NJ are Transportation & Warehousing (4,368 people), Retail Trade (2,748 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (2,688 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,393), Educational Services ($54,830), and Public Administration ($52,192).

Employment

Occupations

25k

2021 Value

± 1,473

5.56%

1 Year growth

± 7.77%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Perth Amboy, NJ grew at a rate of 5.56%, from 23.7k employees to 25k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Perth Amboy, NJ, are Material Moving Occupations (3,735 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,897 people), and Transportation Occupations (2,831 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Perth Amboy, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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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Industries

Employment by Industries

25k

2021 Value

± 1,473

5.56%

1 Year growth

± 7.77%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Perth Amboy, NJ grew at a rate of 5.56%, from 23.7k employees to 25k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Perth Amboy, NJ, are Transportation & Warehousing (4,368 people), Retail Trade (2,748 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (2,688 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Perth Amboy, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Perth Amboy, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,715

Median earning men ± $4,195

$25,281

Median earning women ± $2,514

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,393), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($59,611), and Information ($58,269).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($57,292), Construction ($44,919), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,500).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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 $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% 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
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

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%).

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 Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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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 Representative Elections

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 2021, universities in Perth Amboy, NJ awarded 39 degrees. The student population of Perth Amboy, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 13 male students and 145 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Perth Amboy, NJ are Black or African American (27 and 69.2%), followed by Asian (5 and 12.8%), Hispanic or Latino (5 and 12.8%), and White (2 and 5.13%).

The largest universities in Perth Amboy, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Universal Training Institute (39 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Perth Amboy, NJ are Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (39 and 100%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.94M), Bachelors Degree (1.73M), and Some college (1.31M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Perth Amboy, NJ was $282,600 in 2021, which is 1.15 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $270,500 to $282,600, a 4.47% increase. The homeownership rate in Perth Amboy, NJ is 32.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Perth Amboy, NJ have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Perth Amboy, NJ is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Perth Amboy, NJ is $53,750. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Perth Amboy, NJ was Census Tract 50 with a value of $71,346, followed by Census Tract 47 and Census Tract 40, with respective values of $70,929 and $70,192.

Property

$282,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$11,017

$5,918

Median Property Taxes

±$560

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Perth Amboy, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Perth Amboy, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

32.8%

Homeownership

2021

59.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 32.8% of the housing units in Perth Amboy, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 30.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Perth Amboy, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 50
Census Tract 47
Census Tract 40

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Perth Amboy, NJ was Census Tract 50 with a value of $71,346, followed by Census Tract 47 and Census Tract 40, with respective values of $70,929 and $70,192.

The following map shows all of the places in Perth Amboy, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$53,750

Median Household Income

± $4,064

18k

Number of Households

± 1,254

In 2021, the median household income of the 18k households in Perth Amboy, NJ declined from $53,750 from the previous year's value of $54,188.

The following chart displays the households in Perth Amboy, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Perth Amboy, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.49

2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.49

2020 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2021, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0372% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (61.8%)
Carpooled (16.7%)
Public Transit (5.19%)

In 2021, 61.8% of workers in Perth Amboy, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.7%) and those who used public transit to get to work (5.19%).

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.

Commute Time

26 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Perth Amboy, NJ have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.83% of the workforce in Perth Amboy, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Perth Amboy, 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, NJ have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Perth Amboy, NJ (11.3k out of 54.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

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.

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.

Health

80.6% of the population of Perth Amboy, NJ has health coverage, with 30.1% on employee plans, 28.1% on Medicaid, 8.48% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 0.52% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Middlesex County, NJ see 1037 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.9% decrease from the previous year (1068 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1103 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 490 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,037 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Middlesex County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Middlesex County, NJ see an average of 1,037 patients per year. This represents a 2.9% decrease from the previous year (1,068 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 23.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

19.4%

Uninsured

30.1%

Employer Coverage

28.1%

Medicaid

8.48%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

0.52%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Perth Amboy, NJ declined by 2.36% from 19.8% to 19.4%.

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