Trenton, NJ Demographics

A map of Trenton's Population by Race

Trenton, New Jersey has an estimated population of 90,338, a less than 1% change from the 90,871 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.4% Hispanic, 40.0% Black, 10.6% White, 2.4% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Trenton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Trenton is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Trenton, that probability was 61.0% in 2020 and 61.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Trenton is ranked the 6th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Trenton was ranked the 6th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Trenton's White Population

9,573 residents of Trenton, or 10.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Trenton is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Trenton ranks 691st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trenton's White population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. White residents' share of Trenton's population has increased from 9.4% to 10.6%.

Trenton is less White than neighboring Morrisville (65% White), The College of New Jersey (59.2% White), White Horse (66% White), Mercerville (70.6% White), and Yardley (91.1% White).

Trenton's Black Population

36,163 residents of Trenton, or 40.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Trenton is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Trenton ranks 10th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trenton's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. Black residents' share of Trenton's population has decreased from 42.2% to 40.0%.

Trenton is more Black than neighboring Morrisville (11.9% Black), The College of New Jersey (5.2% Black), White Horse (7.4% Black), Mercerville (6.4% Black), and Yardley (1% Black).

Trenton's Asian Population

386 residents of Trenton, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Trenton is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Trenton ranks 616th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trenton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 34.8%. Asian residents' share of Trenton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Trenton is less Asian than neighboring Morrisville (4.7% Asian), The College of New Jersey (14.3% Asian), White Horse (1.4% Asian), Mercerville (4.2% Asian), and Yardley (0.5% Asian).

Trenton's Hispanic Population

41,890 residents of Trenton, or 46.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Trenton is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Trenton ranks 31st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trenton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Trenton's population has increased from 45.0% to 46.4%.

Trenton is more Hispanic than neighboring Morrisville (12.9% Hispanic), The College of New Jersey (15.6% Hispanic), White Horse (23.5% Hispanic), Mercerville (16.4% Hispanic), and Yardley (6.1% Hispanic).

Trenton's Native American/Other Population

191 residents of Trenton, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Trenton is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Trenton ranks 274th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trenton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 68.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Trenton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Trenton is more Native American/Other than neighboring The College of New Jersey (0% Native American/Other), and White Horse (0% Native American/Other). Trenton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Morrisville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Mercerville (0.3% Native American/Other).

Trenton's Multiracial Population

2,135 residents of Trenton, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Trenton is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Trenton ranks 597th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trenton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Trenton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Trenton is more Multiracial than neighboring White Horse (1.7% Multiracial), Mercerville (2.1% Multiracial), and Yardley (1.1% Multiracial). Trenton is less Multiracial than neighboring Morrisville (5% Multiracial), and The College of New Jersey (5.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.