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Amboy, New York

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Population in 2010: 1,263.
Population change since 2000: -3.7%
 
Males: 656  (51.9%)
Females: 607  (48.1%)
Median resident age:

40.1 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 13493.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,693 (it was $33,315 in 2000)
Amboy:

$53,693
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,663 (it was $14,698 in 2000)

Amboy town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $112,361 (it was $56,100 in 2000)
Amboy:

$112,361
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $171,234; detached houses: $187,738; townhouses or other attached units: $467,987; in 2-unit structures: $241,662; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $129,857; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $423,366; mobile homes: $64,434; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $95,273
March 2022 cost of living index in Amboy: 96.4 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Amboy, NY (2010)
    • 1,21896.4%White alone
    • 181.4%Two or more races
    • 110.9%Hispanic
    • 80.6%American Indian alone
    • 30.2%Black alone
    • 30.2%Asian alone
    • 20.2%Other race alone

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Ancestries: United States (16.5%), German (14.3%), English (13.6%), Irish (13.0%), French (10.4%), Italian (8.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 400 feet

Land area: 37.1 square miles.

Population density: 34 people per square mile   (very low).

Amboy, New York map

18 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.4%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Amboy town:

2.5% ($1,413)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Clay, NY (20.4 miles , pop. 58,805).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (86.0 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (204.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Williamstown, NY (2.4 miles ),
Constantia, NY (3.0 miles ),
West Monroe, NY (3.1 miles ),
Camden, NY (3.1 miles ),
Cleveland, NY (3.1 miles ),
Florence, NY (3.2 miles ),
Parish, NY (3.2 miles ),
Altmar, NY (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 43.37 N, Longitude: 75.93 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 315

Distribution of median household income in Amboy, NY in 2022
Amboy satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 5 buildings, average cost: $64,000
  • 2021: 6 buildings, average cost: $46,400
  • 2020: 6 buildings, average cost: $75,700
  • 2019: 6 buildings, average cost: $75,700
  • 2018: 9 buildings, average cost: $63,300
  • 2016: 10 buildings, average cost: $257,200
  • 2015: 9 buildings, average cost: $257,200
  • 2014: 12 buildings, average cost: $37,900
  • 2013: 8 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2012: 9 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2011: 8 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2010: 10 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2009: 8 buildings, average cost: $105,300
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $105,300
  • 2007: 7 buildings, average cost: $105,300
  • 2006: 8 buildings, average cost: $105,300
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2004: 7 buildings, average cost: $77,400
  • 2003: 11 buildings, average cost: $58,100
  • 2002: 10 buildings, average cost: $58,100
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $47,000
  • 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $47,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Amboy, NY residents
Average permit cost in Amboy, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.1%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Amboy, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (12.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.9%)
  • Health care (8.9%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.6%)
  • Public administration (3.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (11.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.5%)
  • Public administration (4.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.8%)
  • Truck transportation (3.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.3%)
  • Educational services (11.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
  • Social assistance (4.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Amboy, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (10.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.8%)
  • Customer service representatives (4.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.0%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (3.5%)

Average climate in Amboy, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Amboy, New York average temperatures Amboy, New York average precipitation Amboy, New York humidity Amboy, New York wind speed Amboy, New York snowfall Amboy, New York sunshine Amboy, New York clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 92.0. This is worse than average.

City:

92.0
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 0.128. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.128
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 30.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.42. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.42
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Amboy-area historical tornado activity is below New York state average. It is 80% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/2/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 17.1 miles away from the Amboy town center killed one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/2/1983, a category F3 tornado 18.3 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Amboy-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 68% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 88.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 136.2 miles away from Amboy center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 134.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 262.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 392.3 miles away from Amboy center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 81.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Oswego County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Snows: 2, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Amboy topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Amboy:

  • Le Moyne College (about 24 miles; Syracuse, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,041)
  • Syracuse University (about 26 miles; Syracuse, NY; FT enrollment: 20,717)
  • SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (about 26 miles; Syracuse, NY; FT enrollment: 2,044)
  • Onondaga Community College (about 29 miles; Syracuse, NY; FT enrollment: 8,920)
  • SUNY College at Oswego (about 32 miles; Oswego, NY; FT enrollment: 7,550)
  • Morrisville State College (about 38 miles; Morrisville, NY; FT enrollment: 2,823)
  • Utica College (about 39 miles; Utica, NY; FT enrollment: 2,952)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Amboy: Jamieson Corners (A), Camp Twelve Pines (B), Amboy Town Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Butler Cemetery (1), West Amboy Cemetery (2), Amboy Center Cemetery (3), Kinney Family Plot (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: Little Coan Pond (A), North Pond (B), South Pond (C), Butler Lake (D), Carterville Pond (E), Negro Pond (F), Chase Pond (G), Coan Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Rowell Brook (A), Wells Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Oswego County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.7 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

73.1%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

12.0%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

13.5%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

5.1%
Whole state:

7.4%

For population 15 years and over in Amboy:

Marital status in Amboy, NY
  • Never married: 23.7%
  • Now married: 58.3%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 9.7%

For population 25 years and over in Amboy:

  • High school or higher: 70.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.0%
  • Unemployed: 8.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 37.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.6
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Amboy, NY (based on Oswego County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic25,39517
Mainline Protestant10,40860
Evangelical Protestant5,50453
Other8606
None79,942-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 25
Oswego County:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Oswego County:

0.49 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 49
Oswego County:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 86
Here:

7.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.5%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Oswego County:

27.7%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.8%
State:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Amboy:

  • WHEN (620 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSYR (570 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDCW (1390 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WSCP (1070 AM; daytime; 2 kW; SANDY CREEK-PULASKI, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WNSS (1260 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WIBX (950 AM; 5 kW; UTICA, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF UTICA/ROME, INC.)
  • WRUN (1150 AM; 5 kW; UTICA, NY)
  • WFBL (1050 AM; 2 kW; BALDWINSVILLE, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WTLB (1310 AM; 5 kW; UTICA, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WTLA (1200 AM; 1 kW; NORTH SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Amboy:

  • WBGJ (100.3 FM; SYLVAN BEACH, NY; Owner: WOLF RADIO, INC.)
  • WBDI (106.7 FM; COPENHAGEN, NY; Owner: FORCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WSCP-FM (101.7 FM; PULASKI, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WJNY (90.9 FM; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: PUBLIC B/CNG COUNCIL CENTRAL NY, INC)
  • WMCR-FM (106.3 FM; ONEIDA, NY; Owner: WARREN BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
  • WTKW (99.5 FM; BRIDGEPORT, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WODZ-FM (96.1 FM; ROME, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF UTICA/ROME, INC.)
  • WMHR (102.9 FM; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: MARS HILL BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCNY-FM (91.3 FM; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: THE PUB. B/C COUNC. OF CEN. NY, INC.)
  • WVOA-FM (103.9 FM; MEXICO, NY; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WNTQ (93.1 FM; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFRY-FM (97.5 FM; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF WATERTOWN, INC.)
  • WWDG (105.1 FM; DERUYTER, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WUCL (93.5 FM; REMSEN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WYYY (94.5 FM; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBBS (104.7 FM; FULTON, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSKS (97.9 FM; WHITESBORO, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRBY (102.5 FM; ROME, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLLG (99.3 FM; LOWVILLE, NY; Owner: THE FLACK BROADCASTING GROUP L.L.C.)
  • W278AH (103.5 FM; SYRACUSE, JAMESVILLE, NY; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF THE FINGER LAKES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Amboy:

  • WSPX-TV (Channel 56; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: PAXSON SYRACUSE LICENSE, INC.)
  • WIXT-TV (Channel 9; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
  • WNYS-TV (Channel 43; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: RKM MEDIA, INC.)
  • WCNY-TV (Channel 24; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING COUNCIL OF CENTRAL NEW YORK)
  • WSTM-TV (Channel 3; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WSTM LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • WFXV (Channel 33; UTICA, NY; Owner: QUORUM OF UTICA LICENSE, LLC)
  • WSYT (Channel 68; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WSYT LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WWTI (Channel 50; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
  • WPBS-TV (Channel 16; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY EDUCATIONAL TV COUNCIL, INC)
  • WTVH (Channel 5; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WTVH LICENSE, INC.)
  • W11BP (Channel 11; SYRACUSE, ETC., NY; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WTVU-LP (Channel 22; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WOBX-LP (Channel 35; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: METRO TV, INC.)
  • WBLZ-LP (Channel 13; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WSTQ-LP (Channel 14; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: FEDERAL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W51BA (Channel 51; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • W30AJ (Channel 30; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: JOHN MESTER INCOME FAMILY TRUST)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • County Garage (Lat: 43.069500 Lon: -76.267694), Call Sign: KEH23,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.060 MHz, Grant Date: 04/20/2022, Expiration Date: 06/29/2032, Registrant: County Of Onondaga, 3911 Central Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13215, Phone: (315) 435-7911, Fax: (315) 435-8620, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • AMBOY, Off Bryant Rd (Lat: 43.388444 Lon: -75.920472), Type: Mast, Structure height: 55.2 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WPOR613,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6690.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/04/2007, Expiration Date: 01/15/2018, Cancellation Date: 01/27/2017, Certifier: Carol L Tacker, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw - Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3073, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Amboy, NY
  • 43.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 31.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 23.4%Wood
  • 1.0%Coal or coke
  • 0.8%Electricity
  • 0.3%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Amboy, NY
  • 65.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 24.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.3%Electricity
  • 5.3%Wood


Amboy compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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