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Data from U.S. Census Bureau · 2026 · Methodology
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Perth Amboy, NJ

Population: 55,226 (2022) · Small Cities (50K-100K)

C
50/100

Average fiscal health, some areas of concern

Score Breakdown

Budget Balance & Reserves (25%)50/100
Debt Burden (20%)50/100
Pension Funding (20%)50/100
Spending Efficiency (15%)50/100
Revenue Diversity (10%)50/100
Trend Direction (10%)50/100

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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances (2022). Population from American Community Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Perth Amboy, NJ spends $0 per resident, based on total expenditures of $0 for a population of 55,226. The city has a Fiscal Health Score of C (50/100).

Perth Amboy, NJ has total expenditures of $0 and total revenue of $0. The city carries $0 in total debt, based on Census Bureau data from 2022.

Perth Amboy, NJ employs 0 government workers, of which 0 are full-time. The average government salary is $0, with 0.0 employees per 10,000 residents.

Perth Amboy, NJ has a Fiscal Health Score of C (50/100). This score evaluates budget balance, debt burden, pension funding, spending efficiency, revenue diversity, and 3-year fiscal trajectory compared to peer cities of similar population.

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