Trenton, NJ

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Trenton

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Trenton

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.2%

Households with Children

31.7%

School Enrollment K-12

11,632

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.8%
School Age (5-17): 19.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.5%
Working Age (35-54): 25.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.9%
Seniors (65+): 12.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 25.4%
High School / GED: 37.5%
Some College or Associate's: 20.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 11.0%
Single Parents: 20.7%
Couples & Adults: 27.0%
Living Alone: 41.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 46.4%
Asian: 0.4%
Black or African American: 40.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 3.5%
Puerto Rican: 21.6%
Cuban: 0.4%
Dominican: 14.5%
Central American: 46.7%
South American: 9.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.9%
Other White: 57.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 50.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 4.7%
Caribbean: 9.5%
Other Black: 35.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 48.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 13.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 7.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 9.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 21.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 54.1%
Spanish: 40.6%
European & Indo-European: 2.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.8%
Other: 1.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 4.7%
Elementary (1-4): 5.3%
Middle School (5-8): 6.4%
High School (9-12): 6.0%
College / Graduate: 4.3%
Not Enrolled: 73.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources