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Perth Amboy, NJ vs South Plainfield, NJ

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- South Plainfield is 0% more densely populated than Perth Amboy.
- People are 44.5% more likely to be married in South Plainfield.
- The Median Age is 5.5 years older in South Plainfield.
 Perth Amboy, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,251329,725,481
 Female Population51.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.238.4
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 Population - 201050,918  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock21,810285,036,114
 Population - 199041,967  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock9.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now22.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,923.293.4
 Land Area4.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Perth Amboy, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Perth Amboy, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 White14.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock12.1%12.2%
 Asian0.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock18.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Perth Amboy, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Married Population40.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock58.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated5.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock40.9%50.2%
 Never Married43.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock5.9%10.8%
 Widowed4.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.942.60
 Households18,040  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,62180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,092  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock7.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children19.7%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Perth Amboy    3 Reviews
bob · 
its meh good for not make money
Over 6 years ago

Its a place that  More

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Ruben · Perth Amboy, NJ
Housing cost
Over 18 years ago

The housing cost is very high. Compare to what the average salary is. Most young people cant afford to live by themselves so they stay at home till they marry or have a  More

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Victor · Perth Amboy, NJ
Getting too expensive
Over 19 years ago

It's getting to expensive to live here in Perth Amboy and all of NJ for that matter!! All the New Yorkers coming here to escape their high cost of living is driving our  More

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Reviews for South Plainfield    3 Reviews
NJRez · South Plainfield, NJ
Nice Place to Live
Over 17 years ago

Environmentally conscious community. Great school system. Comfortable and safe recreation facilities and parks. Residents are consistently engaged in physical fitness  More

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Christine · South Plainfield, NJ
A Ideal Location to Live..
Over 18 years ago

located within a moments drive to all major hiways that are perfect for the easy commute. Public transportation either choose the bus line or train are conveinently  More

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Tom · South Plainfield, NJ
Life in South Plainfield
Over 19 years ago

Closeness to NY and having a strong economy in NJ has lead to a vibrant and diverse life. Good scools, hospitals and public services - the staple of any good city is  More

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