Census ACS · #145 MSA
Trenton Metro Area
The Trenton-Princeton, Nj Metropolitan Statistical Area has 383,286 residents. The median household income is $96,333 and the median home value is $351,000.
383,286
Population
1707
People / sq mi
$96,333
Median Income
$351,000
Median Home Value
The Trenton CBSA covers 224 sq mi of land at 1707.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 49.8% |
| Black or African American | 19.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
Economy & Income
$96,333
Median Household Income
$52,101
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Trenton metro's price level is 103.2 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 3.2% higher the US average. The local median income of $96,333 has the buying power of $93,364 in average-priced US metros.
103.2
Price Level (US = 100)
$93,364
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$96,333
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$351,000
Median Home Value
$1,515
Median Rent
61.9%
Homeownership
Education
89.9%
High School+
44.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
5.2%
Drive Alone
17.8%
Work From Home
27.6 min
Avg Commute
21.6%
Foreign Born
Trenton spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Trenton-Princeton, Nj Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 383,286 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #145 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Trenton metro area is $96,333, with a per capita income of $52,101.
The Trenton-Princeton, Nj CBSA spans the state of New Jersey.
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Data for the Trenton-Princeton, Nj CBSA (45940) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Trenton stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US metro areas, at roughly 1,707 people per square mile. With 383,286 residents, Trenton is a metro area in NJ.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $96,333, putting Trenton near the top of US metro areas. Only 7.5% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $351,000, with typical rent around $1,515.
Trenton is among the best-educated US metro areas: 44.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Trenton: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.