Trenton-Princeton, NJ Metro Area
U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.
Demographics
392,138 Population
224.48 Square Miles
1,746.86 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
39.7 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
22.06%
18 to 34
22.42%
35 to 64
38.88%
65 and Over
16.64%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
49.29%
Female
50.71%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
28.55%
Native
71.45%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
44.82%
2000 to 2009
21.69%
1990 to 1999
15.88%
Before 1990
17.61%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
12.68%
High School Grad or Higher
87.32%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
47.34%
School Dropout Rate
In School
97.68%
Dropped Out
2.32%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
65.18%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$54,995
Median Household Income
$104,148
Gini Index
0.48
Unemployment Rate
Employed
93.89%
Unemployed
6.11%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
9.95%
Population Under 18
Poverty
13.91%
Non-poverty
86.09%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
8.08%
Non-poverty
91.92%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
27 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
7.9%
With Health Insurance Coverage
92.1%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.54
Number of Households
148,168
Marital Status
Single
52.93%
Married
47.06%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
41.27%
Now Married
49.3%
Widowed
2.77%
Divorced
6.66%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
37.63%
Now Married
44.91%
Widowed
7.62%
Divorced
9.84%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
4.84%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
152,264
Occupancy Status
Occupied
97.31%
Vacant
2.69%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
62.39%
Renter Occupied
37.61%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
23.33%
For Sale
5.57%
Other
71.1%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1972
Types of Structures
Single Unit
67.05%
Multi Unit
32.19%
Mobile Home
0.76%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.04%
*Universe: Housing Units
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
63.5%
Without Mortgage
36.5%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$436,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,744
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
13.58%