Trenton is a city located in Mercer County, New Jersey. Trenton has a 2025 population of 88,972. Trenton is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -1.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 90,592 in 2020.
The average household income in Trenton is $75,636 with a poverty rate of 24.67%.The median age in Trenton is 35.4 years: 36.9 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Trenton includes 42.99% Black or African American, 24.24% other race, 18.81% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
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% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Trenton's average per capita income is $36,302. Household income levels show a median of $47,102. The poverty rate stands at 24.67%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $85,447 | - |
Families | $61,604 | $93,636 |
Households | $47,102 | $75,636 |
Non Families | $27,624 | $44,476 |
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