South Amboy, NJ Demographics
A map of South Amboy's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,948 | 63.2% |
Hispanic | 2,093 | 22.2% |
Black | 529 | 5.6% |
Asian | 470 | 5.0% |
Multiracial | 312 | 3.3% |
Native American/Other | 59 | 0.6% |
South Amboy, New Jersey had a population of 9,411 in 2020. It was 63.2% White, 5.6% Black, 5.0% Asian, 22.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Amboy, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, South Amboy is the 168th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
South Amboy's White Population
5,948 residents of South Amboy identify as White, or 63.2%. This makes the White share of the population of South Amboy slightly larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, South Amboy is ranked #477 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
South Amboy is more White than neighboring Perth Amboy (7.5% White), Keasbey (13.2% White), Madison Park (37.7% White), Hopelawn (34.2% White), and Sayreville (49.3% White).
South Amboy's Black Population
529 residents of South Amboy identify as Black, or 5.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Amboy slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, South Amboy is ranked #213 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
South Amboy is more Black than neighboring Hopelawn (4.2% Black). South Amboy is less Black than neighboring Perth Amboy (6.3% Black), Keasbey (8.3% Black), Madison Park (16.8% Black), and Sayreville (12.7% Black).
South Amboy's Asian Population
470 residents of South Amboy identify as Asian, or 5.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Amboy slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, South Amboy is ranked #265 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
South Amboy is more Asian than neighboring Perth Amboy (1.1% Asian), and Hopelawn (4.6% Asian). South Amboy is less Asian than neighboring Madison Park (25.7% Asian), and Sayreville (16.8% Asian).
South Amboy's Hispanic Population
2,093 residents of South Amboy identify as Hispanic, or 22.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Amboy roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, South Amboy is ranked #105 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
South Amboy is more Hispanic than neighboring Madison Park (16.1% Hispanic), and Sayreville (17.4% Hispanic). South Amboy is less Hispanic than neighboring Perth Amboy (83.2% Hispanic), Keasbey (71.6% Hispanic), and Hopelawn (53.2% Hispanic).
South Amboy's Native American/Other Population
59 residents of South Amboy identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of South Amboy roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, South Amboy is ranked #284 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
South Amboy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Keasbey (0.5% Native American/Other). South Amboy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Perth Amboy (0.9% Native American/Other), Madison Park (1% Native American/Other), Hopelawn (1.5% Native American/Other), and Sayreville (1% Native American/Other).
South Amboy's Multiracial Population
312 residents of South Amboy identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Amboy roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, South Amboy is ranked #301 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
South Amboy is more Multiracial than neighboring Perth Amboy (1% Multiracial), Keasbey (1.4% Multiracial), Madison Park (2.6% Multiracial), Hopelawn (2.4% Multiracial), and Sayreville (2.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.