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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Trenton Metro

Trenton-Princeton, NJ · 1 counties · 366,513 residents · 224.478 sq mi
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Trenton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,217. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $309,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
366,513
+4%since 2000
from 350,761 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,633 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+5%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
320K338K357K375K393K1990201020202024Trenton
2024386K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,217
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,613 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,016
+29%since 2000
from $27,914 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$309,300
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,046
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $727 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.3%
−18.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
34.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+71%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(225,284)
Black19.4%(67,922)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(33,898)
Asian4.9%(17,250)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.1%(228,384)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(199,909)
Black19.5%(71,378)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(55,318)
Asian8.9%(32,545)
Other1.8%(6,471)
Diversity Score79%(289,456)
Diversity Score
79
+21%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+43%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.9%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
19.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

TrentonCENTRAL91,506PrincetonCENTRAL31,469
What's inside

1 component county

Mercer CountyCENTRAL399,289
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trenton-Princeton, NJ?

Trenton-Princeton, NJ has about 366,513 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trenton-Princeton, NJ?

The typical household in Trenton-Princeton, NJ earns about $71,217 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trenton-Princeton, NJ expensive?

In Trenton-Princeton, NJ, the median home is worth about $309,300, and the typical rent is about $1,046 a month.

How educated are people in Trenton-Princeton, NJ?

About 38.2% of adults age 25 and over in Trenton-Princeton, NJ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trenton-Princeton, NJ?

About 10.1% of people in Trenton-Princeton, NJ live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trenton-Princeton, NJ grown since 1990?

Yes, Trenton-Princeton, NJ has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40,689 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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