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What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

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Perth Amboy, NJ

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

55,855population

37.9median age

This community is a community of 55,855 with a median age of 37.9. The population is predominantly Hispanic/Latino (83.6%) with a significant White community (7.9%). Median household income is $61,977. 67% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 35.4%, with a median home value of $370,600.

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

83.6%46,668

White

7.9%4,409

Black

6%3,367

Asian

1.2%696

Two or More

0.7%410

Other

0.5%305

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%1,002

High School Diploma

24.9%9,276

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%2,130

Some College (1+ yr)

11.3%4,190

Associate's Degree

6.8%2,520

Bachelor's Degree

11.1%4,140

Master's Degree

3.3%1,217

Professional Degree

0.9%336

Doctorate

0.4%135

HS or Higher

67%

BA or Higher

15.7%

Graduate+

4.5%

Housingi

$370,600median home value

$1,688median rent

35.4%homeownership

19,615total units

2.9%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 35.4%

Renter 64.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.1%206

$50K–$100K

1.2%84

$100K–$150K

2.5%170

$150K–$200K

4%271

$200K–$300K

20.4%1,375

$300K–$500K

53%3,579

$500K–$1M

15.5%1,048

$1M+

0.2%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

880

$500–$750

181

$750–$1,000

270

$1,000–$1,250

1,045

$1,250–$1,500

2,198

$1,500–$2,000

3,858

$2,000+

3,610

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%275

2010–2019

5.5%1,081

2000–2009

9.8%1,927

1990–1999

7.1%1,387

1980–1989

5.8%1,138

1970–1979

9.5%1,871

1960–1969

10.1%1,982

1950–1959

10.6%2,072

1940–1949

9.2%1,801

1939 or earlier

31%6,081

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.9%14,453

Electricity

16.2%3,083

Fuel Oil

4.2%796

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%392

No Fuel

0.8%155

Solar

0.5%96

Other

0.4%70

Household Economyi

$61,977median household income

$27,021per capita income

20%poverty rate

14.2%unemployment

30,529labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.8%1,102

$10K–$15K

7.7%1,466

$15K–$20K

3.9%752

$20K–$25K

6.2%1,190

$25K–$30K

1.9%361

$30K–$35K

2.8%526

$35K–$40K

3.8%723

$40K–$45K

5.7%1,085

$45K–$50K

3.3%628

$50K–$60K

7.4%1,404

$60K–$75K

10.1%1,927

$75K–$100K

12.6%2,397

$100K–$125K

7.3%1,394

$125K–$150K

8.1%1,548

$150K–$200K

7.2%1,366

$200K+

6.2%1,176

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,622

Residentsi

3,325

Avg. Tenant Renti

$575/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

31 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1,619 homes99% occupied$575/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Mod Rehab3 homes

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,977/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

84%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

13%

Low income$31K–$50K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $50K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

80% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

94% of subsidized households are minority

31% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

51% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

28,33750.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,944

Guatemala

577

Poland

280

India

151

Philippines

144

China

Germany

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

24,725

Avg. Commutei

23.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

26,142

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

876(2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80%Insured

20%Uninsured

Perth Amboy, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026