Perth Amboy, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Richmond County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
55,278
Population
11,862/sq mi density
$58,490
Median Income
$26,848 per capita
$339,200
Home Value
$500,079 Zillow
$1,629
Median Rent
37.2% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
392
Violent Crime/100K
1,374 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$58,490 median income, 12.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$339,200 home value, $1,629/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
392 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
55,278
Census 2023
Population Density
11,862
per square mile
Land Area
5.9
square miles (15.3 km²)
Median Age
36.3 yrs
7% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 32.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 7.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 80.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.7% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
32.3%
Black
7.7%
Hispanic
80.8%
Asian
1.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 19.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 80.6% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
19.1%
Spanish
80.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
48.0%
Veterans
2.1%
65% below US avg (6%)
Disability
13.3%
2% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
79.1%
13% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
20.9%
143% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.446
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 55,278 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 11,862 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.6% |
| Female | 51.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 32.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80.8% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
Language
| English Only | 19.1% |
| Spanish | 80.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 48.0% |
| Veterans | 2.1% |
| Disability | 13.3% |
| Health Insurance | 79.1% |
| Uninsured | 20.9% |
| Broadband Access | 86.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.446 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |