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Trenton

New Jersey · 90,871 residents · 7.606 sq mi
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Trenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,002. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,000. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 57% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
90,871
+6%since 2000
from 85,403 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11,947 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 11,228 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.3
+3%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
82K85K87K89K92K1990201020202024Trenton
202490K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,002
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,074 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,300
+59%since 2000
from $14,621 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,085
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $604 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
27.6%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.5% in 2000
72.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+23%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.4%(8,510)
Black42.2%(38,386)
Hispanic / Latino45%(40,905)
Asian0.7%(592)
Other1.6%(1,493)
Diversity Score75.2%(68,295)
Diversity Score
75
−3%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+60%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
29.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
22.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.0%
−61.3 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trenton, New Jersey?

Trenton, New Jersey has about 90,871 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Trenton, New Jersey earns about $37,002 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 $97,000, and the typical rent is about $1,085 a month.

How educated are people in Trenton, New Jersey?

About 14.2% 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 27.2% of people in Trenton, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trenton, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Trenton, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,196 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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