south amboy, new jersey

South Amboy is a city located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,913. South Amboy is governed under the Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council) system of municipal government.

Geography

South Amboy is located at 40°28'53" North, 74°17'6" West (40.481455, -74.285125). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.0 km² (2.7 mi²). 4.0 km² (1.5 mi²) of it is land and 3.0 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 42.59% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 7,913 people, 2,967 households, and 2,041 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,971.1/km² (5,102.1/mi²). There are 3,110 housing units at an average density of 774.7/km² (2,005.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 94.22% White, 0.86% African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.38% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.71% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races. 6.75% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 2,967 households out of which 32.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% are married couples living together, 14.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% are non-families. 25.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.65 and the average family size is 3.22. In the city the population is spread out with 24.3% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.0 males. The median income for a household in the city is $50,529, and the median income for a family is $62,029. Males have a median income of $42,365 versus $29,737 for females. The per capita income for the city is $23,598. 7.4% of the population and 6.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.6% of those under the age of 18 and 6.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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