Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Perth Amboy: The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It is located on Raritan Bay in the northeastern part of the state. Perth Amboy is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Perth Amboy Historic District and the Perth Amboy Arts Center.
About
Perth Amboy is a city located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 50,814 and a population density of 3,312 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 51,309 inhabitants.
The city was created 341 years ago in 1682.
Quick Facts about Perth Amboy
| Population : | 51,309 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Postal code : | 08861 |
| Area : | 15.34 km2 |
| Altitude : | 72 feet / 22 meters |
| Capital city : | Perth Amboy is capital of East Jersey |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1683 (341 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:42:33 (18th December 2024) |
| Density : | 3,344 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Perth Amboy is located at 40°30'24"N 74°15'56"W (40.5067700, -74.2654200). It has 3 neighbors: Sayreville, South Amboy and Staten Island.
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Official website of Perth Amboy
Perth Amboy has 3 neighbours.
- Sayreville A borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It is located on the Raritan River in the northeastern part of the state. Sayreville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Sayreville Historical Society and the Sayreville Public Library.
- South Amboy city in New Jersey
- Staten Island The fifth most populous borough of New York City. It is located on the southern tip of the island of Manhattan. Staten Island is known for its ferry service to Manhattan, its green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Staten Island Zoo and the Staten Island Museum.
Demographics
The population of Perth Amboy increased by 0.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 50,814 | - | census |
| 2011 | 51,137 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 51,556 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 51,722 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 51,832 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 51,705 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 51,765 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 51,821 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 51,677 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 51,390 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 51,309 | -0.16% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Perth Amboy
1 Outerbridge Crossing
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3 Bruce A. Turcotte Memorial Park
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5 Lewis street, Perth Amboy
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Where ot Eat in Perth Amboy
1 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
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Other Places in Perth Amboy
1 Perth Amboy City Hall
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People born in Perth Amboy (106)
People born in Perth Amboy, including singer, musician, and songwriter Jon Bon Jovi, Puerto Rican singer Domingo Quiñones, lawyer and politician Edward James Patten, .
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- Richie Sambora (American rock musician) he was born in 11/07/1959
- John Grimek (American weightlifter) he was born in 17/06/1910
- Elizabeth Bogush (American actress) she was born in 24/09/1977
- Nicholas (metropolitan bishop of Amissos (1936-2011)) he was born in 23/02/1936
- Bernard J. Dwyer (politician (1921-1998)) he was born in 24/01/1921
- Arthur Franz (American actor (1920-2006)) he was born in 29/02/1920
- Dave Sabo (American musician) he was born in 16/09/1964
- Stanley Norman Cohen (American geneticist) he was born in 17/02/1935
- Morgan Foster Larson (American politician (1882-1961)) he was born in 15/06/1882
- Teddy Andreadis (American piano/harmonica player) he was born in 01/01/1962
- Dave Burns (American musician, trumpeter and music educator) he was born in 05/03/1924
- Don Sebesky (American jazz musician) he was born in 10/12/1937
- Steve Mizerak (American pool player) he was born in 12/10/1944
- Marc Turtletaub (American film producer) he was born in 30/01/1946
- Patrick Hardish (American librarian and composer) he was born in 06/04/1944
- Mark LaMura (actor (1948-2017)) he was born in 18/10/1948
- Brian Taylor (American basketball player) he was born in 09/06/1951
- William Dunlap (American playwright, producer and actor (1766-1839)) he was born in 19/02/1766
Schools in Perth Amboy
College & universities near Perth Amboy, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 481429 | Universal Training Institute | Perth Amboy (NJ) | 08861-4106 |
| 184056 | Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin | Iselin (NJ) | 08830 |
| 443225 | PC AGE-Metropark | Iselin (NJ) | 08830 |
| 491710 | Yeshiva Gedolah of Cliffwood | Keyport (NJ) | 07735-5105 |
| 185536 | Middlesex County College | Edison (NJ) | 08818-3050 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Perth Amboy, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Perth Amboy
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Perth Amboy Post Office | Perth Amboy (NJ) | 08861 |
| Tottenvill Post Office | Staten Island (NY) | 10307 |
| Keasbey Post Office | Keasbey (NJ) | 08832 |
| South Amboy Post Office | South Amboy (NJ) | 08879 |
| South Shore Annex Post Office | Staten Island (NY) | 10309 |
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge | 99,430 | Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States |
| Edison | 98,721 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Menlo Park | 97,687 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Old Bridge | 65,414 | Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Piscataway | 57,164 | Township in New Jersey, United States |
| New Brunswick | 56,182 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| East Brunswick | 48,309 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Sayreville | 43,855 | A borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| Sayreville Junction | 42,890 | A census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| South Plainfield | 23,965 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Carteret | 23,383 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| South Old Bridge | 23,233 | City in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Plainsboro | 22,709 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Morristown | 19,229 | Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA |
| Iselin | 18,695 | Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States |
| Avenel | 17,011 | Town in New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Perth Amboy distances to largest New Jersey cities
