Population 9,801 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Trenton
Household size in South Trenton
| Period | South Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.40 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.28 | 2.75 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.01 | 2.79 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.99 | 2.73 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.40 | −0.06 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
South Trenton is a place of big households: 2.99 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 3.40 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 South Trenton
| Period | South Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1 | 36.8 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.3 | 37.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.5 | 38.2 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.4 | 38.0 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +1.2 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of South Trenton is 36.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.1, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the west.
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 South Trenton
| Period | South Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 16.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.8% | 15.0% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 14.9% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 29.2% | 15.9% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in South Trenton: 29.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 5.8 points, even as the national share fell.
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 South Trenton
Renters in South Trenton
| Period | South Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.3% | 39.8% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 71.1% | 42.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.3% | 44.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 56.5% | 45.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | +5.8 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in South Trenton rent: 56.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over a third of owners (35.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 7.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 South Trenton
| Period | South Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 12.8% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 11.6% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 13.4% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 7.5% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −5.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in South Trenton: 21.4% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 South Trenton
| Period | South Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1939 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1942 | 1959 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1939 | 1958 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1940 | 1964 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in South Trenton is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1940, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. South Trenton has the oldest homes of any Trenton neighborhood.
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 South Trenton
| Period | South Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,086 | $1,077 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,114 | $1,172 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,077 | $1,310 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,594 | $1,612 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$508 | +$536 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in South Trenton pays $1,594 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $508 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 41.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 South Trenton
Bachelor's degrees in South Trenton
| Period | South Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 25.6% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 26.3% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 28.8% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 33.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.5 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in South Trenton: 21.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 15.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Among Trenton's 13 neighborhoods, though, only two have a higher share of college graduates.
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 South Trenton
| Period | South Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.2% | 81.2% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 61.9% | 82.0% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 67.7% | 83.7% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 74.3% | 83.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.1 pts | +2.5 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in South Trenton never finished high school, well above the national share: only 74.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 16.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 South Trenton
| Period | South Trenton | Trenton | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 10.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 8.3% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in South Trenton: 7.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Trenton | 2.99 | 36.4 | 29.2% | 56.5% | 21.4% | 1940 | $1,594 | 21.3% | 74.3% | 7.7% |
| Chestnut Park | 3.04 | 35.3 | 27.9% | 39.7% | 4.4% | 1951 | $1,541 | 13.2% | 82.2% | 10.7% |
| Chambersburg | 3.56 | 30.4 | 30.6% | 68.3% | 4.1% | 1948 | $1,677 | 13.8% | 60.2% | 6.0% |
| Franklin Park | 2.86 | 38.0 | 24.0% | 45.8% | 3.9% | 1946 | $1,576 | 18.8% | 74.0% | 2.5% |
| Greenwood and Hamilton | 3.23 | 29.9 | 27.6% | 78.9% | 9.6% | 1960 | $1,293 | 9.7% | 54.6% | 19.2% |
| Villa Park | 3.23 | 33.8 | 7.3% | 31.1% | 0.9% | 1946 | $1,388 | 8.2% | 71.4% | 12.4% |
| Wilbur | 4.48 | 30.4 | 26.6% | 67.7% | 12.3% | 1954 | $2,006 | 11.7% | 60.7% | 12.2% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
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 South 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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