South Amboy, NJ population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of South Amboy increased by 2,298. In this period, the peak population was 10,237 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7,939 | - | - |
| 2001 | 7,949 | 10 | 0.13% |
| 2002 | 7,962 | 13 | 0.16% |
| 2003 | 7,963 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2004 | 7,946 | -17 | -0.21% |
| 2005 | 7,917 | -29 | -0.36% |
| 2006 | 7,815 | -102 | -1.29% |
| 2007 | 7,791 | -24 | -0.31% |
| 2008 | 7,802 | 11 | 0.14% |
| 2009 | 7,819 | 17 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 8,570 | 751 | 9.60% |
| 2011 | 8,590 | 20 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 8,632 | 42 | 0.49% |
| 2013 | 8,621 | -11 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 8,631 | 10 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 8,615 | -16 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 8,597 | -18 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 8,632 | 35 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 8,851 | 219 | 2.54% |
| 2019 | 9,166 | 315 | 3.56% |
| 2020 | 9,377 | 211 | 2.30% |
| 2021 | 9,345 | -32 | -0.34% |
| 2022 | 10,237 | 892 | 9.55% |
| 2023 | 10,237 | - | - |
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South Amboy, NJ population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, South Amboy's population increased by 631 (7.95%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, South Amboy's population increased by 807 (9.42%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, South Amboy's population increased by 860 (9.17%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
South Amboy's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 10,237.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, South Amboy's population peaked in year 2022 at 10,237.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, South Amboy's population was lowest in year 2007 at 7,791.
South Amboy, NJ annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of South Amboy grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, South Amboy had an average annual population growth rate of 1.26% per year. Overall the population grew 28.95% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
South Amboy annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.26% per year.
From 2021 to 2022 South Amboy population grew the most, with an increase of 892 people (a 9.55% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 South Amboy population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 102 people (a 1.29% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is South Amboy, NJ population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, South Amboy's population increased by 892 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 892 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 0 (0%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of South Amboy, NJ changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of South Amboy increased by 1,616 (18.74%). The population was highest at 10,237 in the year 2022 and lowest at 8,597 in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.77%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)