South Amboy City, New Jersey
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 7913 residents, 457 households, and 284 families in the city. The population density was 5102.1 people per square mile (1969.93/km˛), giving it the 111th most densely populated city among the New Jersey. There were 3110 housing units at an average density of 2006.5 per square mile (774.71/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.65 persons, and the average family size was 3.22 persons. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 24.3% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92 males. The median age was 36.7 years, The median age of males and females living in South Amboy City was 35.6 and 38.1 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 94.22% White, 0.86% Black or African American, 0.19% American Indian, 1.38% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, 1.62% from two or more races and 1.71% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $50529, making its New Jersey's 325th highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $62029, making it the 298th highest city by median family income in New Jersey. The per capita income for the city was $23598, making its New Jersey's 329th highest city by per capita income. The median income was $28538, The median income for males was $36634, compared to $25075 for females.
In 2000, 1927 pupils and students, of which 910 are male and 1017 are female, 24.35% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 93 nursery or pri school, 95 kindergarten, 1004 elementary school, 401 high school and 334 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7913 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7913 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7923 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7931 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7938 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7933 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 7916 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 7884 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 7783 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 7762 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 7777 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 49 | 44 | 93 |
| Kindergarten | 64 | 31 | 95 |
| Elementary school | 476 | 528 | 1004 |
| High school | 192 | 209 | 401 |
| College or graduate school | 129 | 205 | 334 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Amboy city, New Jersey | $50529 | $62029 | $23598 |
| Middlesex County, New Jersey | $61446 | $70749 | $26535 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |