Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

South Amboy, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,989

Median Agei

42.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.6%6,151

Hispanic/Latino

22.7%2,270

Black

7.1%706

Asian

3.6%359

Two or More

2.6%261

Other

2.4%242

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%174

High School Diploma

31.9%2,411

Some College (<1 yr)

3.8%290

Some College (1+ yr)

11.8%894

Associate's Degree

10.2%772

Bachelor's Degree

16.1%1,219

Master's Degree

9.9%750

Professional Degree

1.7%129

Doctorate

0.4%31

HS or Higher

88.3%

BA or Higher

28.2%

Graduate+

12%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$379,700

Median Renti

$1,707

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.5%2,377

Renter-Occupied

43.5%1,832

Total Units

4,493

Homeownership

56.5%

Vacancy Rate

6.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.9%22

$50K–$100K

0.2%5

$150K–$200K

1%24

$200K–$300K

8.4%199

$300K–$500K

67.4%1,603

$500K–$1M

22%524

Rent Distribution

Under $500

315

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

154

$1,000–$1,250

180

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

280

$2,000+

752

Year Built

2020 or later

2%90

2010–2019

7.7%345

2000–2009

19.9%892

1990–1999

4.9%219

1980–1989

3.5%158

1970–1979

3.9%174

1960–1969

8.1%364

1950–1959

5.6%252

1940–1949

6.1%273

1939 or earlier

38.4%1,726

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.4%3,510

Electricity

10.6%447

Fuel Oil

2.7%113

Bottled/LP Gas

2%85

Other

1.3%54

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$91,997

Mean Household Incomei

$105,343

Per Capita Incomei

$44,424

Poverty Ratei

6.5%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

5,686

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%126

$10K–$15K

1.2%50

$15K–$20K

0.8%32

$20K–$25K

3.1%131

$25K–$30K

3.8%160

$30K–$35K

1%44

$35K–$40K

3%125

$40K–$45K

5.3%224

$45K–$50K

7%295

$50K–$60K

5.5%233

$60K–$75K

6.2%259

$75K–$100K

14.3%603

$100K–$125K

13%549

$125K–$150K

6.4%269

$150K–$200K

17.8%748

$200K+

8.6%361

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

231

Residentsi

390

Avg. Tenant Renti

$609/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

58 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing74 homes91% occupied$452/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers154 homes96% occupied$685/mo rent

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

202/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $91,997/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

79.6%

Very low income$28K–$46K/yr

17%

Low income$46K–$74K/yr

3.4%

Who Receives This Housing

77.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

34.5% of subsidized households are minority

21.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

58.8% 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

1,82218.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

481

India

126

China

Korea

Mexico

Germany

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,267

Avg. Commutei

30.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,322

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

591(7.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.4%Insured

6.6%Uninsured