Perth Amboy, New Jersey Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Perth Amboy, NJ Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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D
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Perth Amboy | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,809 | 9,334,304 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9361.8 | 1071.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.86% | 0.59% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.5 | 40.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 19,035 | 3,503,323 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Perth Amboy grew by 15.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 55,809 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Perth Amboy is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 23.9% of residents. That is 3.8 points above New Jersey as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 13,350 23.9% +3.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 12,427 22.3% +0.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 11,840 21.2% -0.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,802 12.2% -4.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New Jersey, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.7% of the people living in Perth Amboy and men 49.3%.
- Women 50.7% New Jersey 50.9%
- Men 49.3% New Jersey 49.1%
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Economy
Perth Amboy has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Perth Amboy | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,225 | $103,817 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.95% | 4.37% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 14.2% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Perth Amboy is about 40% lower than in New Jersey.
Housing
| Metric | Perth Amboy | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $513,513 | $352,792 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,687 | $1,719 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 35.4% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Perth Amboy is about 25.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,687 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Perth Amboy spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 158 hours, about 6.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Perth Amboy | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 19.0 | 26.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.9 | 52.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 158 | 218 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,898 | $6,764 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 16.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 26,418 | 14,317 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,035 | 2,109 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Perth Amboy is 19 minutes, shorter than the 26 minutes in New Jersey.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Perth Amboy has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Perth Amboy | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.1% | 39.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.91 | 2.61 | 2.53 |
Health
Perth Amboy has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Perth Amboy | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.3 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.4% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.2% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
Perth Amboy, NJ Compared With Nearby Cities
How Perth Amboy, NJ compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Amboy, NJ | 55,809 | $62,225 #2/2 | $513,513 #1/2 | 19.0 min #1/2 |
| Woodbridge, NJ | 22,168 | $111,382 | $450,000 | 27.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
How big is Perth Amboy, New Jersey by population?
About 55,809 people live in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, in 19,035 households of 2.9 people on average. The median age is 35.5, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
Is Perth Amboy, New Jersey mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Perth Amboy, New Jersey has 9,362 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 108 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Perth Amboy, New Jersey?
The median home costs 8.3 times the median household income ($513,513 against $62,225), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,687 a month takes about 33% of the median household's income, above the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Perth Amboy, New Jersey?
Unemployment in Perth Amboy, New Jersey is 14.2%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in Perth Amboy, New Jersey?
13.1% of adults in Perth Amboy, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 8), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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