Population 4,381 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Trenton
Household size in North Trenton
| Period | North Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.79 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in North Trenton average 2.65 people, the same as the country as a whole. The typical household here is smaller than in Trenton as a whole, where it has 2.73 people.
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 North Trenton
| Period | North Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.8 | 36.8 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.4 | 37.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.4 | 38.2 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.5 | 38.0 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.2 | +1.2 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.5, North Trenton is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 33.8, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 North Trenton
| Period | North Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.3% | 16.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.3% | 15.0% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 14.9% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 30.8% | 15.9% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in North Trenton: 30.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Few Trenton neighborhoods have a higher 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 North Trenton
Renters in North Trenton
| Period | North Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.4% | 39.8% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.0% | 42.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.3% | 44.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 67.1% | 45.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +5.8 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in North Trenton: 67.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among owners, 66.8% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 North Trenton
| Period | North Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 12.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 11.6% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.9% | 13.4% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 7.5% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −12.7 pts | −5.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in North Trenton is close to the national rate: 8.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%.
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 North Trenton
| Period | North Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1959 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1942 | 1958 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1964 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in North Trenton is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Compared with other Trenton neighborhoods, though, North Trenton has newer homes than most.
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 North Trenton
| Period | North Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $847 | $1,077 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $922 | $1,172 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $931 | $1,310 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,127 | $1,612 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$279 | +$536 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in North Trenton costs $1,127 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 34.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of Trenton's 13 neighborhoods, only two have 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 North Trenton
Bachelor's degrees in North Trenton
| Period | North Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 25.6% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 26.3% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 28.8% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 33.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in North Trenton: 18.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Compared with other Trenton neighborhoods, though, North Trenton has a higher share of college graduates than most.
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 North Trenton
| Period | North Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.4% | 81.2% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.4% | 82.0% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.8% | 83.7% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.3% | 83.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +17.0 pts | +2.5 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just as many adults in North Trenton have finished high school as nationally: 89.3%. The rate is higher than in Trenton overall (83.6%). No other Trenton neighborhood has a higher share of high school graduates.
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 North Trenton
| Period | North Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 10.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 8.3% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −15.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in North Trenton: 8.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. The picture is much the same across Trenton. 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).
North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Trenton | 2.65 | 32.5 | 30.8% | 67.1% | 8.9% | 1958 | $1,127 | 18.5% | 89.3% | 8.5% |
| Pennington-Prospect | 2.26 | 30.0 | 38.0% | 82.7% | 7.9% | 1964 | $511 | 26.2% | 84.4% | 14.3% |
| Central West | 3.12 | 29.3 | 33.9% | 62.5% | 17.0% | 1970 | $1,680 | 17.4% | 81.3% | 3.0% |
| Top Road | 2.22 | 38.4 | 5.6% | 53.8% | 5.8% | 1971 | $1,706 | 23.5% | 81.5% | 6.8% |
| Downtown Trenton | 2.09 | 42.6 | 11.8% | 88.2% | 16.3% | 1955 | $963 | 17.0% | 81.5% | 9.7% |
| Greenwood and Hamilton | 3.23 | 29.9 | 27.6% | 78.9% | 9.6% | 1960 | $1,293 | 9.7% | 54.6% | 19.2% |
| Wilbur | 4.48 | 30.4 | 26.6% | 67.7% | 12.3% | 1954 | $2,006 | 11.7% | 60.7% | 12.2% |
| Cadwalader-Hillcrest | 2.41 | 51.0 | 18.6% | 40.2% | 11.7% | 1945 | $1,416 | 15.5% | 81.5% | 11.7% |
| Chambersburg | 3.56 | 30.4 | 30.6% | 68.3% | 4.1% | 1948 | $1,677 | 13.8% | 60.2% | 6.0% |
| Villa Park | 3.23 | 33.8 | 7.3% | 31.1% | 0.9% | 1946 | $1,388 | 8.2% | 71.4% | 12.4% |
| South Trenton | 2.99 | 36.4 | 29.2% | 56.5% | 21.4% | 1940 | $1,594 | 21.3% | 74.3% | 7.7% |
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 North 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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