Demographics in Perth Amboy, NJ

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Perth Amboy?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

55,278

Male

26,854

48.6%

Female

28,424

51.4%

Median Age

36.3

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

32.3%

Black

7.7%

Hispanic

80.8%

Asian

1.7%

Two or More

15.8%

Other

39.5%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

10.0%

High School or Higher

29.8%

Foreign Born

48.0%

Veterans

1.6%

Married

32.3%

Avg Household Size

2.9

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Perth Amboy, NJ has a population of 55,278 with a median age of 36.3. The racial makeup is 32.3% White, 80.8% Hispanic, 7.7% Black, 1.7% Asian. About 10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 48.0%.