Population 3,330 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Downtown Trenton
Household size in Downtown Trenton
| Period | Downtown Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.22 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.16 | 2.75 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.79 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.09 | 2.73 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.06 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Downtown Trenton is a place of small households, averaging 2.09 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.22, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. Downtown Trenton has the smallest households of any Trenton neighborhood.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Downtown Trenton
| Period | Downtown Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 36.8 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 37.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.6 | 38.2 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.6 | 38.0 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +1.2 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Downtown Trenton is 42.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Only one other Trenton neighborhood is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Downtown Trenton
| Period | Downtown Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 16.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 15.0% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 14.9% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 15.9% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −11.4 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Downtown Trenton as they are nationally: 11.8%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Trenton overall (15.9%). Few Trenton neighborhoods have a lower share of single-parent households: only two of 13.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Downtown Trenton
Renters in Downtown Trenton
| Period | Downtown Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.0% | 39.8% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 82.2% | 42.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 80.2% | 44.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 88.2% | 45.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +5.8 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Downtown Trenton: 88.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly half of owners (48.4%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. No other Trenton neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Downtown Trenton
| Period | Downtown Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.2% | 12.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 11.6% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 13.4% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 7.5% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.9 pts | −5.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Downtown Trenton: 16.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Of Trenton's 13 neighborhoods, only two have a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Downtown Trenton
| Period | Downtown Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1949 | 1959 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1958 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1964 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Downtown Trenton is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Downtown Trenton
| Period | Downtown Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $688 | $1,077 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $765 | $1,172 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $875 | $1,310 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $963 | $1,612 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$274 | +$536 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Downtown Trenton costs $963 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 40.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other Trenton neighborhood has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Downtown Trenton
Bachelor's degrees in Downtown Trenton
| Period | Downtown Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 25.6% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 26.3% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 28.8% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 33.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Downtown Trenton: 17.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Downtown Trenton
| Period | Downtown Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.0% | 81.2% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.7% | 82.0% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.6% | 83.7% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.5% | 83.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +2.5 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Downtown Trenton never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Downtown Trenton
| Period | Downtown Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 10.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 8.3% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Downtown Trenton runs well above the national rate: 9.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Downtown Trenton compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Trenton | 2.09 | 42.6 | 11.8% | 88.2% | 16.3% | 1955 | $963 | 17.0% | 81.5% | 9.7% |
| Central West | 3.12 | 29.3 | 33.9% | 62.5% | 17.0% | 1970 | $1,680 | 17.4% | 81.3% | 3.0% |
| Pennington-Prospect | 2.26 | 30.0 | 38.0% | 82.7% | 7.9% | 1964 | $511 | 26.2% | 84.4% | 14.3% |
| North Trenton | 2.65 | 32.5 | 30.8% | 67.1% | 8.9% | 1958 | $1,127 | 18.5% | 89.3% | 8.5% |
| Cadwalader-Hillcrest | 2.41 | 51.0 | 18.6% | 40.2% | 11.7% | 1945 | $1,416 | 15.5% | 81.5% | 11.7% |
| Greenwood and Hamilton | 3.23 | 29.9 | 27.6% | 78.9% | 9.6% | 1960 | $1,293 | 9.7% | 54.6% | 19.2% |
| South Trenton | 2.99 | 36.4 | 29.2% | 56.5% | 21.4% | 1940 | $1,594 | 21.3% | 74.3% | 7.7% |
| Chambersburg | 3.56 | 30.4 | 30.6% | 68.3% | 4.1% | 1948 | $1,677 | 13.8% | 60.2% | 6.0% |
| Wilbur | 4.48 | 30.4 | 26.6% | 67.7% | 12.3% | 1954 | $2,006 | 11.7% | 60.7% | 12.2% |
| Chestnut Park | 3.04 | 35.3 | 27.9% | 39.7% | 4.4% | 1951 | $1,541 | 13.2% | 82.2% | 10.7% |
| Top Road | 2.22 | 38.4 | 5.6% | 53.8% | 5.8% | 1971 | $1,706 | 23.5% | 81.5% | 6.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Downtown Trenton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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