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South Amboy, New Jersey

South Amboy is a City in Middlesex County, New Jersey, on the Raritan Bay. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city population was 7,913. South Amboy, and Perth Amboy across the Raritan River, are collectively referred to as The Amboys. Signage for Exit 11 on the New Jersey Turnpike refers to "The Amboys" as a destination. South Amboy has passed through three of the five types of New Jersey municipalities. It was first mentioned on May 28, 1782 in Freeholder minutes as being formed from Perth Amboy Township, and then formally incorporated as a Township on February 21, 1798. Over the next 90 years, portions broke away to form Monroe Township , Madison Township and Sayreville Township . As of February 25, 1888, South Amboy borough was formed, replacing South Amboy Township. On April 11, 1908, South Amboy was incorporated as a city, replacing South Amboy borough, with a referendum held on July 21, 1908.

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Among the most common occupations in South Amboy are Sales and office occupations, 32%. Management, professional, and related occupations, 22%. and Production, transportation, and material moving occupations, 16%. Approximately 79 percent of workers in South Amboy, New Jersey work for companies, 14 percent work for the government and 3 percent are self-employed.

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South Amboy Industries

The leading industries in South Amboy, New Jersey are Educational, health and social services, 16%; Manufacturing, 13%; and Retail trade, 13%. Simply Hired's South Amboy job listings indicate that the following industries in South Amboy are hiring the most workers: Hospitals, Equity Research, Investment Banking, Securities Brokers and Securities Trading.

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According to government data, the average salary for jobs in South Amboy, New Jersey is $36,051, and the median income of households in South Amboy was $50,529.
 

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$36,000
 

South Amboy Unemployment Rate

South Amboy has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, compared the national average of 5.8%.

According to our South Amboy Trends data, the number of South Amboy, New Jersey jobs has increased by 191% since April 2008.
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Population of South Amboy
Total population 7,913
Male 48.84%
Female 51.16%
Median age 36.7
  
South Amboy Housing
Owner-occupied homes 64.2%
Median cost of a home $138,500
Median mortgage payment $826
Renter-occupied homes 35.8%
Vacant housing 4.6%
Median monthly rent $767
  
Average Income
Median for all male full-time $42,365
Median for all female full-time $29,737
  
Household Income
Less than $10,000 7%
$10,000 to $14,999 6%
$15,000 to $24,999 10%
$25,000 to $34,999 12%
$35,000 to $49,999 15%
$50,000 to $74,999 23%
$75,000 to $99,999 15%
$100,000 to $149,999 9%
$150,000 to $199,999 2%
$200,000 or more 2%
  
Education
Less than 9th grade 5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 13%
High school graduate 47%
Some college, no degree 16%
Associate's degree 5%
Bachelor's degree 9%
Graduate degree 3%
  
Marital Status
Never married 29%
Currently married 51%
Separated 2%
Widowed 10%
Divorced 8%
  
Race
White 96%
Black or African American 1%
Asian 1%
Other 2%
  
South Amboy Commute
Carpool 11.8%
Public transportation 5.9%
Average travel time 29 minutes