South Amboy, New Jersey
South Amboy: city in New Jersey
About
South Amboy is a city located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,631 and a population density of 1,242 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,095 inhabitants.
The city was created 228 years ago in 1798.
Quick Facts about South Amboy
| Population | 9,095 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Postal code | 08879 |
| Phone Area Codes | 732 |
| Area | 6.95 km2 |
| Has part | Mayor of South Amboy, New Jersey |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.4779,-74.2907 |
| Altitude | 125 feet / 38 meters |
| Establishment | February 21, 1798 (228 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:13:57 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,309 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.1% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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Geography
South Amboy is located at 40°28'40"N 74°17'27"W (40.4778800, -74.2907000). It has 2 neighbors: Perth Amboy and Sayreville.
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Weather
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Chance Rain Showers
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of South Amboy increased by 5.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,631 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,595 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,637 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,626 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,636 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,620 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,603 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,639 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,859 | 2.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,176 | 3.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,095 | -0.89% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,798 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,821 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,968 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,699 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.2% |
| White only, percent : | 18.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 80.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 17.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 182 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.6% |
South Amboy zip code is 08879.
County name: Middlesex, County
fips: 34023
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $85,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $971 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $463 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $674 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,369 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.40 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 76.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 80.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 62.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 73.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 16.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 40.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.9% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 74,181 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 101,970 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,508 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $27,190 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $13,530 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 31.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 870 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 400 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 401 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 507 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 324 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 144 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 644 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 602.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.78 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 47.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $105,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,163 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $479 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $676 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,092 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.17 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 71.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 54.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 78.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.5% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 58,221 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 224,483 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $31,743 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $36,010 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,361 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 25.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 805 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 427 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 170 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 71 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 657 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 151 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 566 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 626.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.90 |
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People born in South Amboy (16)
People born in South Amboy, including film, stage, and television actor Greg Evigan, Revolutionary War general James Morgan Jr., politician Harold Giles Hoffman, .
More notable people
- Thomas J. Scully (United States Congressman from New Jersey) he was born in 19/09/1868
- Jack McKeon (American baseball player, manager) he was born in 23/11/1930
- Allie Clark (American baseball player) he was born in 16/06/1923
- Eddie O'Brien (American baseball player) he was born in 11/12/1930
- Johnny O'Brien (American baseball player) he was born in 11/12/1930
- Sean Kauppinen (American businessman)
- Ulysses Davis (American film director) he was born in 05/11/1872
- Richard Field Conover (American tennis player, lawyer, real estate manager) he was born in 20/11/1858
- Elmer Stout (American football player (1929-2013)) he was born in 23/11/1929
- Don Campbell (American-football player (1916-1991)) he was born in 25/11/1916
- John H. Froude (American Democrat politician in New Jersey) he was born in 01/02/1930
- Monroe Green he was born in 01/01/1904
- William Stephen Strong (Mayor of New Brunswick, New Jersey) he was born in 17/06/1831
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to South Amboy, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 481429 | Universal Training Institute | Perth Amboy (NJ) | 08861-4106 |
| 185536 | Middlesex County College | Edison (NJ) | 08818-3050 |
| 491710 | Yeshiva Gedolah of Cliffwood | Keyport (NJ) | 07735-5105 |
| 184056 | Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin | Iselin (NJ) | 08830 |
| 384421 | Rabbi Jacob Joseph School | Edison (NJ) | 08817-4494 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to South Amboy, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge | 99,430 | Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States |
| Edison | 98,721 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Menlo Park | 97,687 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Old Bridge | 65,414 | Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Piscataway | 57,164 | Township in New Jersey, United States |
| New Brunswick | 56,182 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| Perth Amboy | 51,309 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| East Brunswick | 48,309 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Sayreville | 43,855 | A borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| Sayreville Junction | 42,890 | A census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| South Plainfield | 23,965 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Carteret | 23,383 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| South Old Bridge | 23,233 | City in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Plainsboro | 22,709 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Morristown | 19,229 | Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA |
| Iselin | 18,695 | Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
South Amboy distances to largest New Jersey cities