Perth Amboy City, New Jersey
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 47303 people, 457 households, and 284 families living in the city. The population density was 9892 people per square mile (3819.32/km˛), it would be the 33rd most densely populated city in the U.S. state of New Jersey. There were 15236 housing units at an average density of 3187.4 per square mile (1230.66/km˛). The average household size was 3.2 and the average family size was 3.63. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males. The median age of the city's population was 31.2 years, The median age of males was 29.9 years, for females the median age was 32.5 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 21951 White, 4749 Black or African American, 330 American Indian, 723 Asian, 60 Native Hawaiian, 2656 from two or more races and 16834 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $37608, making its New Jersey's 62nd lowest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $40740, it is the 42nd poorest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $14989, it would be the 24th lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The median income was $19636, Males had a median income of $23166 versus $15938 for females.
In 2000, 13030 pupils and students, of which 6348 are male and 6682 are female, 27.55% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 666 nursery or pri school, 983 kindergarten, 6183 elementary school, 3228 high school and 1970 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 47303 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 47308 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 47373 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 47454 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 47590 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 47861 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 48276 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 48251 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 48112 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 48522 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 48742 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 326 | 340 | 666 |
| Kindergarten | 564 | 419 | 983 |
| Elementary school | 3135 | 3048 | 6183 |
| High school | 1538 | 1690 | 3228 |
| College or graduate school | 785 | 1185 | 1970 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Amboy city, New Jersey | $37608 | $40740 | $14989 |
| Middlesex County, New Jersey | $61446 | $70749 | $26535 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |