City safety & data profile

TrentonNJ

Trenton, NJ is a 90K-resident city in Mercer County with a median household income of $52,537.

Mercer County, New Jersey. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Trenton, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Trenton has a population larger than 91% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $160,700, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

90K
Population
Top 9%
By size
$52,537
Median income
$160,700
Median home
21.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Trenton

Trenton posts a median household income higher than 12% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Trenton area.

Top 88%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Trenton

Where Trenton income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$52,537 Bottom 12% higher than 12% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NJ $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Trenton, NJ beyond the headline numbers

Trenton sits inside Mercer County, New Jersey, at roughly 40.22°N, -74.74°W. Population 89,620, $52,537 median household income. Median home value $160,700, median rent $1,294. Poverty rate 21.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Trenton's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 45.5%, then physical inactivity at 37.9%. 2 hospitals in/around Trenton, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Trenton from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
89,620
Trenton
Median Income
$52,537
-23% vs avg
Median Home Value
$160,700
-29% vs avg
Median Age
34.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Mercer County) - Trenton's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
386K+5%
Median Income
$100,645+37%
Median Home Value
$377,700+32%
Poverty Rate
10.3%-8%
Unemployment
6.3%-41%

Economics

Economics indicators for Trenton, NJ
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,294/mo
Poverty Rate
21.6% +52% vs avg
Unemployment 10.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.2%
Work From Home 7.1%
Public Transit 6.6%

Population

White 14.2%
African American 41.3%
Asian 0.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
45.5%
Physical Inactivity
37.9%
Obesity
36.1%
High Blood Pressure
35.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
25%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.3%
Current Smoking
18%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.4%
Diabetes
15.5%
Binge Drinking
13.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 45.7%
Annual Checkup 75.9%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.2%
Stroke
4.4%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
CAPITAL HEALTH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
TRENTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Trenton, NJ? ▼
Trenton, NJ has a population of 89,620 people, located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
What is the median household income in Trenton? ▼
The median household income in Trenton, NJ is $52,537 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 21.6%.
What is the median home value in Trenton? ▼
The median home value in Trenton, NJ is $160,700. Median rent is $1,294/month.
What are the top health concerns in Trenton? ▼
The top health indicators in Trenton include Short Sleep Duration (45.5%), Physical Inactivity (37.9%), Obesity (36.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Trenton? ▼
Trenton has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Trenton? ▼
The median age in Trenton, NJ is 34.8 years. 16.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Trenton, NJ is located in Mercer County, New Jersey. With a population of 90K and a $52,537 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and physical inactivity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Trenton area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

Mercerville, NJ 13K Mercerville-Hamilton Square, NJ 26K Ewing, NJ 37K Hamilton Square, NJ 13K Levittown, PA 53K Princeton, NJ 30K Princeton Meadows, NJ 14K Willingboro, NJ 32K
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Using Trenton's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Mercer County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.