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Perth Amboy, NJ is a vibrant city situated in Middlesex County on the Raritan Bay. With a population of 55,046 and a population density of 11,006 people per square mile, Perth Amboy has plenty of amenities to offer its residents. Local businesses include The Pizza Shack, City Nails & Spa, and Lenny's Barber Shop. Year-round outdoor activities are abundant in Perth Amboy – ranging from exploring St. Peter's Church Cemetery to hitting the sandy beaches along the Raritan Bay. Organizations such as the Perth Amboy Artworks provide unique art experiences for locals while sporting events like The Youth Soccer Association and Basketball League allow people to come together in support of youth athleticism.

The population in Perth Amboy is 55,046. There are 11,807 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Perth Amboy is 35.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Perth Amboy is 3.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Perth Amboy
- 40.9% are married
- 8.7% are divorced
- 27.9% are married with children
- 32.7% have children, but are single
Race in Perth Amboy

- 9.4% are White
- 6.4% are Black
- 1.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 82.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeoplePerth Amboy, New JerseyUnited States
  55,046.0329,725,481.0
  51.1%50.5%
  48.9%49.5%
  35.738.4
 
  51,589.0326,569,308.0
  50,918.0309,327,143.0
  47,303.0285,036,114.0
  41,967.0251,960,433.0
  8.5%15.6%
  22.3%30.8%
 
  11807.493.4
  4.6623531905.423
  1.267264836.791
 
  14.6%59.4%
  5.9%12.2%
  0.7%5.6%
  0.0%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.4%0.4%
  0.7%3.2%
  77.7%18.4%
 
  40.9%49.8%
  35.8%48.0%
  5.1%1.8%
  59.1%50.2%
  43.5%33.8%
  10.7%10.8%
  4.9%5.6%
 
  3.022.6
  18,040.0124,010,992.0
  12,948.080,755,759.0
  24.7%30.5%
  23.2%42.9%
  5,092.043,255,233.0
  32.4%15.8%
  19.7%10.8%
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Over 17 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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Over 18 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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