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Trenton City School District
Trenton City School District is a unified school district in New Jersey with a community population of 90,338. The median household income is $52,537 and the median age is 34.8.
90,338
Population
11877
People / sq mi
$52,537
Median Income
34.8
Median Age
Trenton City School District covers 8 sq mi of land at 11877.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$52,537
Median Household Income
$28,236
Per Capita Income
16.9%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$160,700
Median Home Value
$1,294
Median Rent
37.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
74.6%
High School+
16.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Trenton City School District serves a community with a population of 90,338 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New Jersey.
The median household income in Trenton City School District is $52,537, with a per capita income of $28,236. The poverty rate is 16.9%.
Trenton City School District is 14.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 10.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Trenton City School District, 74.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Trenton City School District is $160,700, with a median rent of $1,294. The homeownership rate is 37.9%.
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Data for Trenton City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3416290).
Trenton City School District stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US school districts, at roughly 11,877 people per square mile. Trenton City School District is a school district in New Jersey with a population of 90,338.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $52,537, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US school districts: 16.9%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $160,700, with typical rent around $1,294.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US school districts: 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Trenton City School District: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.