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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Trenton Metro

Trenton-Princeton, NJ · 1 counties · 387,340 residents · 224.478 sq mi
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Trenton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,306. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $290,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
387,340
+10%since 2000
from 350,761 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,726 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+7%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
320K338K357K375K393K1990201020202024Trenton
2024386K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,306
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,613 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,532
+60%since 2000
from $27,914 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$290,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,311
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $727 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
40.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+37%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(168,580)
Black18.7%(72,364)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(84,177)
Asian12.5%(48,330)
Other2.2%(8,367)
Diversity Score88%(340,876)
Segregation Score46.4%(179,896)
Diversity Score
88
+35%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
46
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 34.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.6%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
23.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 387,340 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Trenton-Princeton, NJ earns about $83,306 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 $290,100, and the typical rent is about $1,311 a month.

How educated are people in Trenton-Princeton, NJ?

About 43.5% 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 11.1% 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 61,516 residents, a change of about 19 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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