Trenton City PUMA, NJ

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2021 Population

127,381

6.56% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.3

1.11% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

23.4%

4.83% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$50,969

1.14% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$158,400

0.571% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

50,236

6.49% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Trenton City PUMA, NJ had a population of 127k people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $50,969. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Trenton City PUMA, NJ grew from 119,537 to 127,381, a 6.56% increase and its median household income grew from $50,395 to $50,969, a 1.14% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Trenton City PUMA, NJ are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (41.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (25.3%), White (Hispanic) (13.6%), Other (Hispanic) (10.1%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.06%).

31.4% of the households in Trenton City PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

87.6% of the residents in Trenton City PUMA, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mercer County (West Central)--Trenton City PUMA, NJ are Thomas Edison State University (2,587 degrees awarded in 2021), The College of New Jersey (2,212 degrees), and Innovate Salon Academy (492731) (103 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Trenton City PUMA, NJ was $158,400, and the homeownership rate was 46.8%.

Most people in Trenton City PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Trenton City PUMA, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Trenton City PUMA, NJ borders Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ, Mercer County (South) PUMA, NJ, Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA, and Levittown PUMA, PA.

About the photo: State Capitol Rotunda, Trenton, NJ

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United States New Jersey

Population & Diversity

Trenton City PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 127k people, from which 87.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 20.6% of Trenton City PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (26.3k people).

In 2021, there were 1.65 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (53.2k people) in Trenton City PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 32.2k White (Non-Hispanic) and 17.3k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Trenton City PUMA, NJ are Spanish (29,699 households), Haitian (1,341 households), and Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (664 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

65,227

Women

51.2%

62,075

Men

48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 127,302 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

87.6%

2021 Citizenship

87.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 87.6% of Trenton City PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Trenton City PUMA, NJ was 87.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Trenton City PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Trenton City PUMA, NJ

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
53.2k ± 1.71k
White (Non-Hispanic)
32.2k ± 1.48k
White (Hispanic)
17.3k ± 1.7k

28.5%

Hispanic Population

36.3k people

28.5% of the people in Trenton City PUMA, NJ are hispanic (36.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Trenton City PUMA, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Guatemala
4,832 ± 1,674 people
Dominican Republic
2,704 ± 1,263 people
Jamaica
2,325 ± 1,173 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Trenton City PUMA, NJ was Guatemala, the natal country of 4,832 Trenton City PUMA, NJ residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 2,704 and Jamaica with 2,325.

Foreign-Born Population

20.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

26.3k people

19.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

23.8k people

As of 2021, 20.6% of Trenton City PUMA, NJ residents (26.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Trenton City PUMA, NJ was 19.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Trenton City PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
29,699 households (24.9%)
Haitian
1,341 households (1.12%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
664 households (0.556%)

31.4% of the households in Trenton City PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Trenton City PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 24.9% of the households in Trenton City PUMA, NJ reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,232 ± 289
Gulf War (2001-)
957 ± 380
Gulf War (1990s)
448 ± 195

Trenton City PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Trenton City PUMA, NJ employs 50.2k people. The largest industries in Trenton City PUMA, NJ are Restaurants & Food Services (3,427 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,049 people), and Construction (2,531 people), and the highest paying industries are Advertising, public relations & related services ($250,430), Home health care services ($165,420), and General merchandise stores, including warehouse clubs and supercenters ($159,844).

Males in Trenton City PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.08 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,253. The income inequality in Trenton City PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.481, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,619

Women

50.1%

23,556

Men

49.9%

The workforce of Trenton City PUMA, NJ in 2020 was 47,175 people, with 50.1% woman, and 49.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Trenton City PUMA, NJ.

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Occupations

50.2k

2021 Value

6.49%

1 Year growth

± 6.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Trenton City PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 6.49%, from 47.2k employees to 50.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Trenton City PUMA, NJ, are Cashiers (1,678 people), Janitors & building cleaners (1,467 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,418 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Trenton City PUMA, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

50.2k

2021 Value

6.49%

1 Year growth

± 6.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Trenton City PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 6.49%, from 47.2k employees to 50.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Trenton City PUMA, NJ, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,427 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,049 people), and Construction (2,531 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Trenton City PUMA, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Trenton City PUMA, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,305

Median earning men ± $2,674

$33,035

Median earning women ± $1,710

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($59,611), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,184), and Information ($48,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($57,526), Information ($49,167), and Wholesale Trade ($48,281).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Trenton City PUMA, NJ awarded 4,951 degrees. The student population of Trenton City PUMA, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 8,855 male students and 8,670 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Trenton City PUMA, NJ are White (2,751 and 56.2%), followed by Unknown (681 and 13.9%), Hispanic or Latino (555 and 11.3%), and Black or African American (437 and 8.93%).

The largest universities in Trenton City PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Thomas Edison State University (2,587 and 52.3%), The College of New Jersey (2,212 and 44.7%), and Innovate Salon Academy (492731) (103 and 2.08%).

The most popular majors in Mercer County (West Central)--Trenton City PUMA, NJ are General Business Administration & Management (607 and 12.3%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (557 and 11.3%), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (550 and 11.1%).

The median tuition cost in Mercer County (West Central)--Trenton City PUMA, NJ for a public four year colleges is $10,393 for in-state students and $17,626 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Trenton City PUMA, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 62%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 17,525 (50.5% men and 49.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 17,525 students enrolled in Trenton City PUMA, NJ, 50.5% men and 49.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,380 records, of which 47.6% were women and 52.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
439 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
478 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
447 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Mercer County (West Central)--Trenton City PUMA, NJ was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 439 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Mercer County (West Central)--Trenton City PUMA, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Thomas Edison State University
2,587 degrees awarded
The College of New Jersey
2,212 degrees awarded
Innovate Salon Academy (492731)
103 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Thomas Edison State University with 2,587 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,294 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Trenton City PUMA, NJ, which is 0.863 times less than the 2,657 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,751 degrees mean that there were 4.04 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 681 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($11,857) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($3,770) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,450) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.71% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.47% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Trenton City PUMA, NJ in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (31.9k), Some college (24.5k), and Secondary Education (16.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Trenton City PUMA, NJ was $158,400 in 2021, which is 0.647 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $157,500 to $158,400, a 0.571% increase. The homeownership rate in Trenton City PUMA, NJ is 46.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Trenton City PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Trenton City PUMA, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Trenton City PUMA, NJ is $50,969. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Trenton City PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

Housing

Property

$158,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,649

$20,963

Median Property Taxes

±$1,111

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Trenton City PUMA, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Trenton City PUMA, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

46.8%

Homeownership

2021

61.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 46.8% of the housing units in Trenton City PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 47.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Trenton City PUMA, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Trenton City PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Trenton City PUMA, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,969

Median Household Income

± $3,411

44.7k

Number of Households

± 1,897

In 2021, the median household income of the 44.7k households in Trenton City PUMA, NJ grew to $50,969 from the previous year's value of $50,395.

The following chart displays the households in Trenton City PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.481

2021 Wage GINI in Trenton City PUMA, NJ

0.473

2020 Wage GINI in Trenton City PUMA, NJ

In 2021, the income inequality in Trenton City PUMA, NJ was 0.481 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.72% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Trenton City PUMA, NJ was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Trenton City PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Trenton City PUMA, NJ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (63.9%)
Carpooled (17.9%)
Public Transit (6.49%)

In 2021, 63.9% of workers in Trenton City PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (17.9%) and those who used public transit to get to work (6.49%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Trenton City PUMA, NJ have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.98% of the workforce in Trenton City PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Trenton City PUMA, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Trenton City PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Trenton City PUMA, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Trenton City PUMA, NJ (28.1k out of 120k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Trenton City PUMA, NJ is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.8% of the population of Trenton City PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 37.8% on employee plans, 29.5% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 0.401% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1171 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.679% decrease from the previous year (1179 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1139 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 383 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,171 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,171 patients per year. This represents a 0.679% decrease from the previous year (1,179 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Jersey in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 23.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.2%

Uninsured

37.8%

Employer Coverage

29.5%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

10%

Non-Group

0.401%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Trenton City PUMA, NJ declined by 4.66% from 11.8% to 11.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Trenton City PUMA, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.