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Perth Amboy, NJ vs Staten Island, NY

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- Staten Island is 0% more densely populated than Perth Amboy.
- People are 26.2% more likely to be married in Staten Island.
- The Median Age is 4.7 years older in Staten Island.
 Perth Amboy, NJStaten Island, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock493,194329,725,481
 Female Population51.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock40.438.4
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 Population - 201050,918  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock443,728285,036,114
 Population - 199041,967  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock7.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now22.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock8,449.493.4
 Land Area4.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock43.9264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Perth Amboy, NJStaten Island, NYUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Perth Amboy, NJStaten Island, NYUnited States
 White14.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock9.1%12.2%
 Asian0.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock18.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Perth Amboy, NJStaten Island, NYUnited States
 Married Population40.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock50.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated5.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock48.4%50.2%
 Never Married43.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.3%10.8%
 Widowed4.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.872.60
 Households18,040  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock123,44180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,092  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.6%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 Staten Island    2 Reviews
donna · Newark, DE
It is pretty, but expensive and has crowded roads.
Over 6 years ago

Expensive housing. Lots of traffic at times, but still many times nicer than the rest of NYC. Staten Island has a few beautiful beaches, and overall most of the people  More

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Amanda · New York, NY
Do not move here
Over 7 years ago

Low quality of life, expect a 60-90 minute commute if you live here as there are no jobs on the island. As for the people, they are very rude and miserable, have serious  More

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