Trenton city is located in Mercer County New Jersey. Trenton city has a 2024 population of 89,705. Trenton city is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually but its population has decreased by -0.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 90,592 in 2020.
The average household income in Trenton city is $75,636 with a poverty rate of 24.67%. The median age in Trenton city is 35.4 years: 36.9 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
Trenton is a city located in the state of New Jersey. It is located in Mercer County, where it is also the county seat. Trenton is also the capital of New Jersey, and for a short period was the capital of the United States.
However, recent estimates show that this number has declined slightly, dropping the population to 84,056. It is the 10th most populous city in New Jersey. Trenton has a total area of over 8 square miles, and it has a population density of 11,101.9 people per square mile.
In its earliest years, Trenton saw its population grow at a steady rate. However, during the 20th century, this population began to slow. The population peaked at 128,009 at the time of the 1950 census. However, after this, the population has only continued to drop at each 10-year census. Recent estimates show that the population had dropped 1% since the last census in 2010. High crime rates are a contributing factor to the loss in population, although the numbers have gotten better in more recent years. Perhaps with continuous efforts to revitalize the city and bring crime down further, Trenton’s population will once again rise.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Trenton city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38,677 | 42.99% |
| Other race | 21,805 | 24.24% |
| White | 16,920 | 18.81% |
| Two or more races | 10,283 | 11.43% |
| Native American | 1,783 | 1.98% |
| Asian | 498 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 32,104 | 2.7 | 35.9 | 64.1 |
| Non Family | 13,694 | 1.25 | 27.7 | 72.3 |
| Married | 8,038 | 4.04 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Female | 7,569 | 3.64 | 27.8 | 72.2 |
| Male | 2,803 | 3.43 | 38.4 | 61.6 |
3.58
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
35.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,862 | 11.62% |
| Associates Degree | 2,785 | 4.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,960 | 11.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,878 | 4.87% |
| High School Graduate | 22,251 | 37.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,573 | 12.82% |
| Some College | 9,740 | 16.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 26,190 | 22,947 | 4,355 |
| Hispanic | 23,188 | 12,855 | 2,559 |
| Other Race | 12,678 | 6,336 | 1,463 |
| White | 9,049 | 8,226 | 2,664 |
| 2+ Races | 5,937 | 4,088 | 723 |
| Native American | 865 | 227 | 38 |
| Asian | 385 | 325 | 171 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.91%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,450 | $52,280 | $57,014 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,638 | $75,154 | $63,060 |
| High School Graduate | $31,840 | $31,779 | $31,945 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,080 | $35,106 | $24,679 |
| Overall | $36,302 | $37,106 | $35,435 |
| Some College | $39,274 | $42,179 | $34,297 |
$36,302
Average Earnings
$37,106
Average Male
$35,435
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
55.34% of Trenton city residents speak only English, while 44.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 40.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 37,074 | 9,456 | 25.51% |
| Hispanic | 39,202 | 9,399 | 23.98% |
| Other | 21,516 | 4,760 | 22.12% |
| Multiple | 10,159 | 3,059 | 30.11% |
| White | 9,660 | 2,159 | 22.35% |
| Native | 1,771 | 294 | 16.6% |
| Asian | 440 | 52 | 11.82% |
24.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.89%
Male Poverty Rate
28.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Trenton city is Multiple, with 30.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Trenton city is Asian, with 11.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.19% |
| High School | 25.19% |
| Some College | 19.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 55.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.68% |
| Female Employed | 9.28% |
| Male Employed | 8.65% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,604 | $93,636 |
| Households | $47,102 | $75,636 |
| Married Families | $85,447 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,624 | $44,476 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.0%
Male Marriage Rate
27.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,872
Number of Veterans
2,626
Male Veterans
246
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 906 |
| Vietnam | 688 |
| First Gulf War | 579 |
| Korea | 77 |
| World War II | 31 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 896 |
| 55 to 64 | 718 |
| 65 to 74 | 579 |
| 75+ | 375 |
| 18 to 34 | 304 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,553 | 5.35% |
| White | 894 | 6.36% |
| Hispanic | 667 | 2.48% |
| Other Race | 263 | 1.81% |
| 2+ Races | 146 | 2.18% |
| Asian | 16 | 3.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
10.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
49.47%
Born in Trenton city
70.67%
Native Born
29.33%
Foreign Born
20.34%
Non Citizen
8.99%
Naturalized
70.67% of Trenton city residents were born in the United States, with 49.47% having been born in New Jersey. 20.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 90,130 | 85 | 0.09% |
| 2028 | 90,045 | 85 | 0.09% |
| 2027 | 89,960 | 85 | 0.09% |
| 2026 | 89,875 | 85 | 0.09% |
| 2025 | 89,790 | 85 | 0.09% |
| 2024 | 89,705 | 85 | 0.09% |
| 2023 | 89,620 | 85 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 89,535 | -518 | -0.58% |
| 2021 | 90,053 | -539 | -0.59% |
| 2020 | 90,592 | 7,217 | 8.66% |
| 2019 | 83,375 | -356 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 83,731 | 154 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 83,577 | 209 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 83,368 | -191 | -0.23% |
| 2015 | 83,559 | -517 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 84,076 | -460 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 84,536 | -118 | -0.14% |
| 2012 | 84,654 | -207 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 84,861 | -147 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 85,008 | 0 | 0% |