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Population Review

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

White49.8%
Black or African American19.2%
Asian0.0%
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.

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.