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Perth Amboy city, NJ

ZIP 08861 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 08861

08861 has a population of 58,264 with a median age of 37.3 yrs (48.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
33.0%-46% vs US avg
x
Black
7.5%-40% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.3%-60% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
79.0%+322% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.4%+6% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.4%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
13.2%-19% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
30.1%+171% vs US avg
x
High school
31.2%+19% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.2%-20% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.5%-54% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
42.4%-12% vs US avg
x
Never married
41.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.5%
x
Diversity Index
26/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
19.2%+67% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.0%+159% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.4%-60% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.2%-2% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.6%+142% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
46.7%+706% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanItalianPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 08861

Poverty Rate
19.2%+67% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.4%-60% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.0%+159% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.6%+142% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.2%-2% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
20.1%+151% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
21.9%+87% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
46.7%+706% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population58,264
Median age37.3
Poverty rate19.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White33.0%
Hispanic79.0%
Black7.5%
Asian2.3%
Foreign-born36.0%