Perth Amboy, NJPublished Date: December 4, 2024Perth Amboy is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey and has a population of 55,226. The poverty rate in Perth Amboy is 19.7% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Perth Amboy is 11.3% while the Middlesex County unemployment rate is 6.3%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 49.1% |
| Female | | 50.9% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Perth Amboy | | 36 |
| Middlesex | | 39.1 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Perth Amboy | | $56,239 |
| Middlesex | | $105,206 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Perth Amboy | | $326,534 |
| Middlesex | | $411,844 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Perth Amboy | | $1,562 |
| Middlesex | | $1,739 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Perth Amboy | | 19.7% |
| Middlesex | | 8.4% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 45.3%
▩ Black or African American 7.7%
▩ Asian 1.5%
▩ Native 2%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 30.2%
▩ Hispanic 78.8%
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