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Trenton, NJ

Founded 1719Mercer CountyElev. 16 m
Population
89,966
Median home
$122,500
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
41
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Trenton

Trenton is a city in New Jersey with about 89,966 residents. Trenton was founded in 1719 and sits in Mercer County. The median age is 35.4 and the median household income is $47,102. Homes carry a median value of $122,500, and about 36% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (44.3%). Around 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
89,966
Median age
35.4
Median household income
$47,102
Per-capita income
$28,026
Poverty rate
24.7%
High-school grad or higher
75.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
Unemployment
10.5%
Avg. commute
26.7 min
Work from home
6.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White11.5%
Hispanic or Latino44.3%
Black41.1%
Asian0.5%
Workforce by occupation
Service27.8%
Management, business, science & arts23.7%
Production, transportation & material moving21.1%
Sales & office17%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$122,500
Median gross rent
$1,224/mo
Owner-occupied
35.9%
Median year built
1950
Households
32,104
Avg. household size
2.7

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Trenton has 41 public schools — 16 elementary, 11 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading41%
Math22%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Daylight/Twilight High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
Marie H Katzenbach High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
MCVS Assunpink Shared Time Center/RubinoHighGrades 9–12
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Trenton Central High School - Main CampusHighGrades 10–12
Achievers Early College Prep Charter SchoolMiddleGrades 6–9charter
Clara Parker Elementary SchoolMiddleGrades 4–6
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Dunn Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Grant Elementary SchoolMiddleGrades 4–6
Hedgepeth Williams Elementary SchoolMiddleGrades 4–6
Holland Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Jefferson ElementaryMiddleGrades 4–6
Joyce Kilmer Elementary SchoolMiddleGrades 4–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime169% above national
Trenton1,040
New Jersey228
United States386
↓ 7% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime4% below national
Trenton1,875
New Jersey1,548
United States1,952
↓ 11% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Trenton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Trenton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Mercer County
Ice stormVery High
Strong windVery High
Winter weatherVery High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Trenton is in Mercer County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Trenton was founded in 1719 and sits in Mercer County. Elevation ~16 m.

Map of Trenton
Trenton, NJ
Where Trenton is
NewarkJerseyPatersonElizabethTrentonClifton
Historic places

40 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Old BarracksHog Island CranesTrenton Battle MonumentStokely-Van Camp Industrial ComplexAbbott, John II, HouseAdams and Sickles BuildingDouglass HouseKuser, Rudolph V., Estate
Notable people from Trenton
Dennis RodmanAntonin ScaliaRichard KindNorman Schwarzkopf Jr.Samuel AlitoHunter SchaferGeorge AntheilAthing MuMitch AlbomGreg Mankiw
People searches in Trenton
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Nearby cities
Princeton (11 mi)New Brunswick (25 mi)Camden (27 mi)Sayreville (29 mi)South Plainfield (30 mi)Lindenwold (30 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Trenton, NJ (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Trenton, New Jersey.

Luis Daniel Perez, 47
Trenton · Mercer County · 08609
Luis Hernandez, 77
Trenton · Mercer County · 08690
AKA Luis F Hernandez
George Lopez, 46
Trenton · Mercer County · 08629
AKA George Antonio Lopez, George A Lopez
Joseph Rivera, 40
Trenton · Mercer County · 08625
Joseph Mims, 64
Trenton · 08611
AKA Josep Green, Josep Green
Jesus M Torres, 62
Trenton · 08691
AKA Jesus Torres
Kevin J Clark, 56
Trenton · 08618
AKA Kevin Clark, Kevin J Clark
Kevin J Taylor, 33
Trenton · 08618
AKA Kevin J Taylor
Kevin Brown, 66
Trenton · 08618
AKA Kevin Brown, Kevin K Brown
Frederick M Brown, 58
Trenton · 08609
AKA Michael B Anderson, Frederick Brown
Michael A Rice, 61
Trenton · 08618
AKA Jackson Jackson, Michael A Jackson
Christopher Edward Carter, 61
Trenton · Guilford County · 08618
AKA Christopher E Carter
Christopher A Hall, 51
Trenton · 08618
AKA Christoph A Hall, Christopher Hall
Christopher Michael Lowe, 42
Trenton · Mecklenburg County · 08609
AKA Christopher M Jr Lowe, Michael Lowe
Emilio Gonzalez, 55
Trenton · 08611
AKA Jose Emilio, Emilio Gonzalez
David Duran, 71
Trenton · 08618
AKA Joe Rodriguez, Jose Rodriguez

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Trenton — frequently asked

What is the population of Trenton, New Jersey?
Trenton has a population of about 89,966, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Trenton?
The median home value in Trenton is $122,500, and the median gross rent is $1,224/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Trenton safe? What is the crime rate?
Trenton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,040 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Trenton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Mercer County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Trenton?
Trenton has 41 public schools (16 elementary, 11 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Trenton?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Trenton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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