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Trenton, NJ

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

90,338population

34.8median age

This community is a community of 90,338 with a median age of 34.8. The population is predominantly Hispanic/Latino (46.4%) with a significant Black community (40%). Median household income is $52,537. 74.6% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 16.2% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 37.9%, with a median home value of $160,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

46.4%41,890

Black

40%36,163

White

10.6%9,573

Two or More

2.4%2,135

Asian

0.4%386

Other

0.2%160

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%31

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%2,743

High School Diploma

32.8%18,955

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%3,602

Some College (1+ yr)

10%5,792

Associate's Degree

4.7%2,712

Bachelor's Degree

11.3%6,517

Master's Degree

3.8%2,175

Professional Degree

0.6%354

Doctorate

0.5%316

HS or Higher

74.6%

BA or Higher

16.2%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

$160,700median home value

$1,294median rent

37.9%homeownership

34,513total units

7.1%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 37.9%

Renter 62.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.1%743

$50K–$100K

22.8%2,772

$100K–$150K

16.7%2,031

$150K–$200K

18.5%2,252

$200K–$300K

18.5%2,248

$300K–$500K

12.8%1,560

$500K–$1M

3.5%425

$1M+

1%121

Rent Distribution

Under $500

3,224

$500–$750

1,121

$750–$1,000

1,528

$1,000–$1,250

3,374

$1,250–$1,500

2,938

$1,500–$2,000

4,930

$2,000+

2,413

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%256

2010–2019

4%1,385

2000–2009

5.9%2,041

1990–1999

4.5%1,570

1980–1989

5.4%1,877

1970–1979

9.2%3,178

1960–1969

10.1%3,491

1950–1959

15%5,194

1940–1949

6.9%2,366

1939 or earlier

38.1%13,155

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64.2%20,568

Electricity

26.3%8,423

Fuel Oil

5.8%1,858

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%620

No Fuel

1.1%347

Other

0.5%165

Solar

0.2%71

Household Economyi

$52,537median household income

$28,236per capita income

20.9%poverty rate

10.1%unemployment

41,236labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.6%3,718

$10K–$15K

6.3%2,034

$15K–$20K

4.2%1,346

$20K–$25K

3.8%1,223

$25K–$30K

4.7%1,512

$30K–$35K

4.5%1,435

$35K–$40K

5.7%1,833

$40K–$45K

4%1,279

$45K–$50K

3.5%1,110

$50K–$60K

7.3%2,332

$60K–$75K

7.7%2,470

$75K–$100K

13.1%4,213

$100K–$125K

8.3%2,651

$125K–$150K

5.9%1,890

$150K–$200K

4.7%1,500

$200K+

4.7%1,506

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

5,158

Residentsi

7,361

Avg. Tenant Renti

$425/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

45 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing1,407 homes85% occupied$467/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers787 homes97% occupied$512/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 82,453 homes92% occupied$373/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC1 homes

811/PRAC6 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,537/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

84.1%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

12.6%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $42K/yr

0.3%

Who Receives This Housing

69% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

92.2% of subsidized households are minority

29.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

27,89130.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

10,029

Mexico

861

Poland

221

Germany

170

United Kingdom

111

Philippines

105

India

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

35,509

Avg. Commutei

26.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

37,007

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,809(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.4%Insured

17.6%Uninsured

Trenton, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026