Economy & Jobs — Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $61,977 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,848 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 14.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 29,603 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Transportation | 17.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 15.2% |
| Professional | 12.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 690 |
| Physician Offices | 650 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 646 |
| Dental Offices | 426 |
| Law Offices | 388 |
| Beauty Salons | 310 |
| Auto Repair | 239 |
| Grocery Stores | 218 |
| Child Day Care | 200 |
| Coffee Shops | 197 |
| Commercial Banks | 180 |
| Insurance Agencies | 174 |
| Accounting Firms | 168 |
| Real Estate Offices | 155 |
| Liquor Stores | 151 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
