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Perth Amboy city, New Jersey

Official LSAD Designation: Perth Amboy city • Census GEOID: 3458200 • Middlesex County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Perth Amboy city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $61,977 ±$5,725
Per Capita Income $27,021 ±$1,353
Poverty Rate 20.2% ±2.5%
Population Below Poverty Level 11,184 ±1,400
Unemployment Rate 14.3% ±2.5%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 26,142 ±1,192
Broadband Internet Rate 89.4% ±2.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).