Poverty Rate in Trenton, New Jersey
In Trenton, New Jersey, an estimated 22,891 of 87,421 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Trenton, New Jersey?
The poverty rate in Trenton, New Jersey is 26.2%.
- How many people in Trenton, New Jersey live in poverty?
In Trenton, New Jersey, an estimated 22,891 of 87,421 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Trenton, New Jersey compare to the average for New Jersey?
The poverty rate in Trenton, New Jersey is 170.1% higher than the New Jersey average. In Trenton, New Jersey, an estimated 26.2% of 87,421 people live in poverty. In New Jersey, 9.7% of 9,103,154 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Trenton, New Jersey compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Trenton, New Jersey is 107.94% higher than the US average. In Trenton, New Jersey, an estimated 26.2% of 87,421 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
White, not Hispanic
15% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Trenton, New Jersey
2022
15% of 8 thousand people
White
25.4% Poverty Rate for White people in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
25.4% of 11 thousand people
Black or African American
17.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
17.6% of 34 thousand people
Some other race
14.9% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
14.9% of 22 thousand people
Two or more races
32.1% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
32.1% of 10 thousand people
Hispanic
21% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
21% of 45 thousand people
Under 18 years
21.3% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
21.3% of 22 thousand people
Under 5 years
20.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
20.4% of 7 thousand people
5 to 17 years
21.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
21.7% of 16 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
20.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
20.5% of 22 thousand people
18 to 64 years
19.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
19.3% of 53 thousand people
18 to 34 years
21.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
21.8% of 22 thousand people
35 to 64 years
17.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
17.4% of 31 thousand people
60 years and over
21.8% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
21.8% of 15 thousand people
65 years and over
19.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
19.5% of 10 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
18.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
18.8% of 53 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
29.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
29.2% of 16 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14.2% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
14.2% of 17 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
18.6% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
18.6% of 12 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
7.7% of 8 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
10.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
10.1% of 43 thousand people
Employed
6.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
6.9% of 38 thousand people
Male
6.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
6.8% of 21 thousand people
Female
7% Poverty Rate for employed women in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
7% of 17 thousand people
Unemployed
39.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
39.5% of 4 thousand people
Male
25.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
25.9% of 2 thousand people
Female
53.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
53.3% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
20% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
20% of 65 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
1.6% of 27 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
21.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
21.6% of 16 thousand people
Did not work
40.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
40.8% of 22 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
38.3% Poverty Rate for single people in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
38.3% of 19 thousand people
Male
33.1% Poverty Rate for single men in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
33.1% of 9 thousand people
Female
43.5% Poverty Rate for single women in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
43.5% of 9 thousand people
18 to 24 years
55.3% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
55.3% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
50.3% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
50.3% of 3 thousand people
35 to 44 years
7.4% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
7.4% of 2 thousand people
45 to 54 years
21.8% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
21.8% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
44.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
44.7% of 4 thousand people
65 to 74 years
35.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
35.4% of 3 thousand people
75 years and over
25.2% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
25.2% of 1 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
0% of 6 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
44.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
44.6% of 4 thousand people
Did not work
62.2% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
62.2% of 8 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
19.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Trenton, New Jersey
2023
19.7%
Poverty Rate by City around Mercer County
- Allentown, New Jersey 3.5% of 1,817 people.
- Bordentown, New Jersey 5.3% of 3,916 people.
- Crosswicks, New Jersey 12.8% of 944 people.
- Groveville, New Jersey 11.4% of 3,334 people.
- Hamilton Square, New Jersey 2.6% of 11,657 people.