Trenton, NJ Demographics
What is the population of Trenton?
There are 90,055 residents in Trenton, with a median age of 35.8. Of this, 48.02% are males and 51.98% are females. US-born citizens make up 66.85% of the resident pool in Trenton, while non-US-born citizens account for 15.69%. Additionally, 17.45% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 77,384 people in Trenton currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 90,055 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 43,248 | -2.2% |
| Female Population | 46,807 | 2.0% |
Male Population 48.02%
Female Population 51.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.8 | -0.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 60,203 | -4.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 14,134 | 5.8% |
| Not Citizen | 15,718 | 15.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 66.85%
Citizen not U.S. Born 15.69%
Not Citizen 17.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 602 | -6.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 7,463 | -21.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,254 | -3.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,234 | 7.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 77,384 | 2.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.68%
Moved from Same County 8.39%
Moved from Same State 2.53%
Moved from Different State 1.39%
Same House as Last Year 87.01%
What are the employment statistics in Trenton?
White-collar workers make up 68.97% of the working population in Trenton, while blue-collar employees account for 31.03%. There are also 2,667 entrepreneurs in Trenton (7.34% of the workforce); 24,714 workers employed in private companies (68.03%); and 6,769 people working in governmental institutions (18.63%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 25,055 | 1.9% |
| Blue Collar | 11,272 | -1.4% |
White Collar 68.97%
Blue Collar 31.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,667 | 12.9% |
| Private Companies | 24,714 | 0.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 6,769 | -4.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,177 | 8.4% |
Self Employees 7.34%
Private Companies 68.03%
Governmental Workers 18.63%
Not for Profit Companies 5.99%
How many households are there in Trenton?
There are a total of 32,165 households in Trenton, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 56.13% of these Trenton households, while non-family units account for the remaining 43.87%. Additionally, 30.04% of households have children and 69.96% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 32,165 | 2.2% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 18,055 | 1.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 14,110 | 2.8% |
Family Households 56.13%
Non-Family Households 43.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 9,663 | -1.4% |
| Households without Children | 22,502 | 3.9% |
Households with Children 30.04%
Households without Children 69.96%
What are the median and average incomes in Trenton?
The average annual household income in Trenton is $73,045, while the median household income sits at $44,444 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $44,324, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $50,659. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $37,624 and $35,745, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $73,045 | 10.7% |
| Median Household Income | $44,444 | 11.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | -5 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 63,723 | 1.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Trenton?
There are 36,307 housing units in Trenton, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1945. Of the 32,165 occupied housing units in Trenton, 38.28% are owner-occupied, while 61.72% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 53.81% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $132,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,180 per month in Trenton.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 36,307 | -0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1945 | 0.2% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 16,417 | -8.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,761 | -9.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5,199 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,125 | 4.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,487 | 22.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,817 | 26.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 954 | 3.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,355 | 34.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,148 | 5.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 44 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 32,165 | 2.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 12,313 | 1.9% |
| Renter Occupied | $19,852 | 2.4% |
Owner Occupied 38.28%
Renter Occupied 61.72%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 6,626 | -1.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,687 | 6.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $132,600 | 17.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $89,100 | 10.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,180 | 6.4% |
With Mortgage 53.81%
Without Mortgage 46.19%
What is the level of education in Trenton?
Approximately 50.69% of the population in Trenton holds a high school degree (that's 33,838 residents), while 20.14% have attained a college certificate (13,398 locals) and 10.38% have a bachelor's degree (6,929 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 6,597 | 2.0% |
| Some High School | 33,838 | -1.8% |
| Some College | 13,398 | -2.0% |
| Associate Degree | 3,151 | 7.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6,929 | 3.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,796 | 4.7% |
No High School 9.88%
Some High School 50.69%
Some College 20.14%
Associate Degree 4.72%
Bachelor's Degree 10.38%
Graduate Degree 4.19%
What is the marital status of Trenton residents?
A total of 33,419 people in Trenton have never been married (which represents 48.22% of the total population), while 23,825 of them are wedded (34.38%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,685 (3.87%) and 7,879 (11.37%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 33,419 | -4.5% |
| Married | 23,825 | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2,685 | -14.5% |
| Widowed | 4,186 | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 7,879 | 7,879.0% |
Never Married 48.22%
Married 34.38%
Separated 3.87%
Widowed 6.04%
Divorced 11.37%
What are the most common means of transportation in Trenton?
The top three means of transportation people in Trenton use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 27,978 residents commute by car, 1,875 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 1,620 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 27,978 | -1.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,875 | -2.1% |
| Subway or Elevated | 51 | N/A |
| Railroad | 628 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 266 | 315.6% |
| TaxiCab | 370 | -11.9% |
| Walk | 1,620 | 5.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Trenton by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08608 | 786 | 460 | $0.00 | $40,108.00 |
| 08609 | 12,799 | 4,607 | $46,849.00 | $106,958.00 |
| 08611 | 31,660 | 10,738 | $48,542.00 | $74,508.00 |
| 08618 | 39,047 | 13,813 | $45,334.00 | $65,462.00 |
| 08629 | 13,075 | 4,260 | $79,724.00 | $93,635.00 |
| 08638 | 23,804 | 8,698 | $66,194.00 | $81,881.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.