Demographics & People — South Amboy, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,714 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~10,700 |
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| Median Age | 42.4 |
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| Total Households | 4,140 |
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| Family Households | 3,034 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5309 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,340 |
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| Black or African American | 1,037 |
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| Asian | 474 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,994 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 2,844 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,266 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,794 |
| Irish | 1,755 |
| Italian | 1,433 |
| Polish | 1,013 |
| German | 974 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 692 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 628 |
| Hispanic: South American | 373 |
Language
| English Only | 6,832 |
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| Spanish | 1,294 |
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| Population 5+ | 9,312 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 618 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,852 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for South Amboy, New Jersey.
