Perth Amboy, NJ Profile
Perth Amboy, NJ, population 48,797, is located
in New Jersey's Middlesex county,
about 11.2 miles from Elizabeth and 16.6 miles from Newark.
Through the 90's Perth Amboy's population has grown by about 13%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Perth Amboy has grown by about 3%.
Perth Amboy's property crime levels tend to be about the same as
New Jersey's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Perth Amboy tend to be about the same as New Jersey's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 50% |
| Females | 50% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 46% |
| African American | 10% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 41% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 31.20 |
| Males | 29.90 |
| Females | 32.50 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 16.00% | | Under 20: | 15.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 17.00% | | 20 to 40: | 16.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 11.00% | | 40 to 60: | 11.00% |
| Over 60 | 5.00% | | Over 60: | 8.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 47,303 | N/A |
| 2001 | 47,538 | 0.50% |
| 2002 | 47,790 | 0.53% |
| 2003 | 48,228 | 0.92% |
| 2004 | 48,733 | 1.05% |
| 2005 | 48,797 | 0.13% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $37,608 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 476 |
| 2002 | 507 |
| 2003 | 479 |
| 2004 | 316 |
| 2005 | 343 |
| 2006 | 424 |
| 2007 | 444 |
| 2008 | 442 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
3 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
| Forcible Rape |
3 |
10 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
| Robbery |
75 |
95 |
89 |
64 |
59 |
95 |
115 |
109 |
| Aggravated Assault |
146 |
139 |
139 |
83 |
104 |
106 |
96 |
104 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 2,814 |
| 2002 | 3,007 |
| 2003 | 2,850 |
| 2004 | 2,105 |
| 2005 | 2,452 |
| 2006 | 2,382 |
| 2007 | 2,296 |
| 2008 | 2,323 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
335 |
358 |
281 |
188 |
270 |
268 |
187 |
216 |
| Larceny, Theft |
786 |
883 |
863 |
678 |
778 |
735 |
775 |
785 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
221 |
211 |
236 |
161 |
152 |
160 |
149 |
134 |
| Arson |
4 |
6 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
5 |
3
|
5
|
Location
| Elevation | 65 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 4.8 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 1.2 Square Miles |
