Trenton, NJ

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2021 Population

90,097

8.05% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.1

3.14% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

27.7%

1.78% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$39,718

7.34% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$96,700

0.309% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

36,028

10.8% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Trenton, NJ had a population of 90.1k people with a median age of 36.1 and a median household income of $39,718. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Trenton, NJ grew from 83,387 to 90,097, a 8.05% increase and its median household income grew from $37,002 to $39,718, a 7.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Trenton, NJ are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (47.2%), White (Hispanic) (17.2%), Other (Hispanic) (13.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (13.2%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.58%).

None of the households in Trenton, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

84.9% of the residents in Trenton, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Trenton, NJ are Thomas Edison State University (2,587 degrees awarded in 2021), Saint Francis Medical Center School of Nursing (33 degrees), and St Francis Medical Center-School of Radiologic Technology (16 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Trenton, NJ was $96,700, and the homeownership rate was 38.4%.

Most people in Trenton, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Trenton, NJ was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Trenton, NJ is home to a population of 90.1k people, from which 84.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 23.3% of Trenton, NJ residents were born outside of the country (21k people).

In 2021, there were 2.74 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.5k people) in Trenton, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.5k White (Hispanic) and 12.3k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

84.9%

2021 Citizenship

85%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 84.9% of Trenton, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Trenton, NJ was 85%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Trenton, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Trenton, NJ

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
42.5k ± 1.65k
White (Hispanic)
15.5k ± 1.67k
Other (Hispanic)
12.3k ± 2.13k

36.7%

Hispanic Population

33.1k people

36.7% of the people in Trenton, NJ are hispanic (33.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Trenton, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.

Most Common Origin

India
274,332 ± 12,667 people
Dominican Republic
200,128 ± 10,864 people
Mexico
106,059 ± 7,950 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 274,332 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 200,128 and Mexico with 106,059.

Foreign-Born Population

23.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

21k people

22.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

18.9k people

As of 2021, 23.3% of Trenton, NJ residents (21k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Trenton, NJ was 22.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Trenton, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
884 ± 386
Vietnam
796 ± 246
Gulf War (1990s)
311 ± 161

Trenton, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.11 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Trenton, NJ employs 36k people. The largest industries in Trenton, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,697 people), Retail Trade (3,620 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (3,532 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($64,792), Public Administration ($53,277), and Finance & Insurance ($44,033).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,703. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.49, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

36k

2021 Value

± 1,903

10.8%

1 Year growth

± 6.68%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Trenton, NJ grew at a rate of 10.8%, from 32.5k employees to 36k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Trenton, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,686 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (3,411 people), and Material Moving Occupations (2,895 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Trenton, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

36k

2021 Value

± 1,903

10.8%

1 Year growth

± 6.68%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Trenton, NJ grew at a rate of 10.8%, from 32.5k employees to 36k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Trenton, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,697 people), Retail Trade (3,620 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (3,532 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Trenton, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Trenton, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$30,871

Median earning men ± $1,885

$31,124

Median earning women ± $1,739

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($57,258), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,922), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($39,497).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($65,938), Public Administration ($49,492), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,497).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Trenton, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Trenton, NJ awarded 2,636 degrees. The student population of Trenton, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 5,691 male students and 4,118 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Trenton, NJ are White (1,324 and 51.2%), followed by Unknown (478 and 18.5%), Hispanic or Latino (284 and 11%), and Black or African American (279 and 10.8%).

The largest universities in Trenton, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Thomas Edison State University (2,587 and 98.1%), Saint Francis Medical Center School of Nursing (33 and 1.25%), and St Francis Medical Center-School of Radiologic Technology (16 and 0.607%).

The most popular majors in Trenton, NJ are Liberal Arts & Sciences (557 and 21.1%), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (546 and 20.7%), and General Business Administration & Management (331 and 12.6%).

The median tuition cost in Trenton, NJ for a public four year colleges is $7,182 for in-state students and $9,342 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 9,809 students enrolled in Trenton, NJ, 58% men and 42% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,778 records, of which 38.3% were women and 61.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
202 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
447 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
435 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Trenton, NJ was General Business Administration & Management with 202 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Trenton, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Thomas Edison State University
2,587 degrees awarded
Saint Francis Medical Center School of Nursing
33 degrees awarded
St Francis Medical Center-School of Radiologic Technology
16 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Thomas Edison State University with 2,587 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,476 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Trenton, NJ, which is 1.27 times more than the 1,160 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,324 degrees mean that there were 2.77 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 478 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($11,857) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($3,770) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,700) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.94M), Bachelors Degree (1.73M), and Some college (1.31M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Trenton, NJ was $96,700 in 2021, which is 0.395 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $97,000 to $96,700, a 0.309% decrease. The homeownership rate in Trenton, NJ is 38.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Trenton, NJ have an average commute time of 25.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Trenton, NJ is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Trenton, NJ is $39,718. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Trenton, NJ was Census Tract 2 with a value of $68,819, followed by Census Tract 22 and Census Tract 12, with respective values of $65,847 and $63,835.

Housing

Property

$96,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,227

$12,079

Median Property Taxes

±$977

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Trenton, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Trenton, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

38.4%

Homeownership

2021

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 38.4% of the housing units in Trenton, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 38.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Trenton, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2
Census Tract 22
Census Tract 12

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Trenton, NJ was Census Tract 2 with a value of $68,819, followed by Census Tract 22 and Census Tract 12, with respective values of $65,847 and $63,835.

The following map shows all of the places in Trenton, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$39,718

Median Household Income

± $2,543

31.5k

Number of Households

± 1,649

In 2021, the median household income of the 31.5k households in Trenton, NJ grew to $39,718 from the previous year's value of $37,002.

The following chart displays the households in Trenton, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Trenton, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.49

2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.49

2020 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2021, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0372% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (57.8%)
Carpooled (23.4%)
Public Transit (7.74%)

In 2021, 57.8% of workers in Trenton, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (23.4%) and those who used public transit to get to work (7.74%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Trenton, NJ have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.01% of the workforce in Trenton, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Trenton, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Trenton, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Trenton, NJ have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

27.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Trenton, NJ (24.2k out of 87.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Trenton, NJ is Black, followed by Hispanic and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

85.9% of the population of Trenton, NJ has health coverage, with 29.8% on employee plans, 37.5% on Medicaid, 9.55% on Medicare, 8.58% on non-group plans, and 0.442% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mercer County, NJ see 998 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year (999 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1185 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 280 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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998 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mercer County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Mercer County, NJ see an average of 998 patients per year. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year (999 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Mercer County, NJ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 21.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14.1%

Uninsured

29.8%

Employer Coverage

37.5%

Medicaid

9.55%

Medicare

8.58%

Non-Group

0.442%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Trenton, NJ declined by 5.88% from 15% to 14.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Trenton, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.