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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Trenton

New Jersey · 88,675 residents · 7.606 sq mi
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Trenton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,719. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $70,600. Households here earn about 37% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

88,675
+4%vs 2000
vs 85,403 in 2000
1990 – 2025
11,659 / sq mi
+4%vs 2000
vs 11,228 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.6
−2%vs 2000
vs 32.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
82K85K87K89K92K1990201020202024Trenton
202490K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,719
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,074 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,018
−25%vs 2000
vs $14,621 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.1%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$70,600
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$451
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $604 in 2000
US average: $450
51.1%
+5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 45.5% in 2000
48.9% rent
2.7
+29%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.6%(21,022)
Black50.9%(43,497)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(18,391)
Asian0.8%(684)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.2%(65,925)
1990
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(37,323)
Black49.5%(43,879)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(11,701)
Asian0.7%(642)
Other7.7%(6,831)
Diversity Score81.5%(72,313)
82
+6%vs 2000
vs 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.2%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Trenton, New Jersey?

Trenton, New Jersey has about 88,675 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Trenton, New Jersey?

The typical household in Trenton, New Jersey earns about $25,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trenton, New Jersey expensive?

In Trenton, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $70,600, and the typical rent is about $451 a month.

How educated are people in Trenton, New Jersey?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Trenton, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trenton, New Jersey?

About 18.1% of people in Trenton, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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