Trenton, New Jersey
Trenton: The capital of New Jersey.
About
Trenton is a city located in the county of Mercer in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 84,913 and a population density of 3,996 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 82,957 inhabitants.
The city was created 307 years ago in 1718.
Quick Facts about Trenton
| Population | 82,957 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Mercer County |
| Postal code | 08638, 08625, 08610, 08611, 08648, 08609, 08641, 08608, 08619, 08650, 08620, 08629, 08618, 08628 |
| Phone Area Codes | 609 |
| Area | 21.25 km2 |
| Official name | Trenton |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.2171,-74.7429 |
| Named for | William Trent |
| Altitude | 52 feet / 16 meters |
| Capital city | Trenton is capital of New Jersey, Mercer County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1719 (307 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:59:20 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 3,904 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.36% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 66℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Trenton is located at 40°13'1"N 74°44'35"W (40.2170500, -74.7429400). It has 4 neighbors: Morrisville, Ewing, Hamilton and Lawrence.
Trenton map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Trenton
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Trenton decreased by 2.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84,913 | - | census |
| 2011 | 84,854 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 84,631 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 84,503 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 84,042 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 83,519 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 83,313 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 83,497 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 83,604 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 83,203 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 82,957 | -0.3% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Trenton
1Cadwalader Park
36 Parkside Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618, United States View details
Phone: +16099893635 | Website available
2New Jersey State Museum
205 W State St, Trenton, NJ 08608, United States View details
Phone: +16092926464 | Website available
3Mill Hill Park
East Front Street, S Broad St, Trenton, NJ 08608, United States View details
Phone: +16099893635
4Old Barracks Museum
101 Barrack St, Trenton, NJ 08608, United States View details
Website available
5Northern Community Park
Groveville Rd, Trenton, NJ 08620, United States View details
Phone: +16092912133 | Website available
Where to Eat in Trenton
1McDonald's
103-113 Cass St, Trenton, NJ 08611, United States View details
Phone: +16093942200 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Trenton
1New Jersey State Senate
125 W State St, Trenton, NJ 08608, United States View details
Phone: +16092925217
2Trenton City Hall
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608 View details
Phone: +16099893000 | Website available
3Trenton City Office
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608 View details
Phone: +16099893030 | Website available
4New Jersey Department of Agriculture
369 S Warren St, Trenton, NJ 08608, United States View details
Phone: +16092928896 | Website available
5Office of the Secretary of Higher Education
1 John Fitch Way 10th floor, Trenton, NJ 08625, United States View details
Phone: +16092924310 | Website available
6Hamilton City Hall
2100 Greenwood Ave, Trenton, NJ 08609 View details
Phone: +16095860311 | Website available
7Trenton City Clerk
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608 View details
Phone: +16099893185 | Website available
8Hamilton Township PAL
1270 Whitehorse Mercerville Rd, Trenton, NJ 08619 View details
Phone: +16098882600 | Website available
9State of New Jersey Department of Education
100 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, NJ 08625, United States View details
Phone: +18779006960 | Website available
10Trenton Recreation Department
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608 View details
Phone: +16099893169 | Website available
People born in Trenton (200)
People born in Trenton, including basketball guard Reggie Geary, hornist James Chambers, avant-garde composer, pianist, author and inventor George Antheil, .
More notable people
- Elvin Bethea (American football player) he was born in 01/03/1946
- Zalman King (American director, writer, producer, actor (1941-2012)) he was born in 23/05/1941
- Dahntay Jones (American professional basketball player) he was born in 27/12/1980
- Greg Mankiw (American economist) he was born in 03/02/1958
- Dennis Rodman (American basketball player) he was born in 13/05/1961
- Judith Light (American actress) she was born in 09/02/1949
- Jean Acker (American actress (1893-1978)) she was born in 23/10/1893
- Shakti Gawain (author) she was born in 30/09/1948
- Norman Schwarzkopf Jr. (United States Army general) he was born in 22/08/1934
- Carman (American Contemporary Christian music singer) he was born in 19/01/1956
- Johnny Coles (American trumpeter) he was born in 03/07/1926
- Richie Cole (American jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger) he was born in 29/02/1948
- Adam Petty (American racing driver) he was born in 10/07/1980
- Mitch Albom (American author) he was born in 23/05/1958
- Edward Kmiec (Catholic bishop) he was born in 04/06/1936
- Amy Locane (American actress) she was born in 19/12/1971
- Sharon Mitchell (American sexologist, former movie actress) she was born in 18/01/1956
- Bobby Sanguinetti (American ice hockey player) he was born in 29/02/1988
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Trenton, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186405 | St Francis Medical Center-School of Radiologic Technology | Trenton (NJ) | 08629-1986 |
| 186423 | Saint Francis Medical Center School of Nursing | Trenton (NJ) | 08629-1986 |
| 187046 | Thomas Edison State University | Trenton (NJ) | 08608 |
| 475024 | Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville | Lawrenceville (NJ) | 08648 |
| 187134 | The College of New Jersey | Ewing (NJ) | 08628-7718 |
Nearby Transit Stations (28)
Rail and bus stations connected to Trenton, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| CWH | Cornwells Heights | 700 Station Ave. | RAIL |
| PNK | Pennsauken, NJ | 215 Derousse Avenue | BUS |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Trenton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Park Post Office | Trenton (NJ) | 08629 |
| Downtown Post Office | Trenton (NJ) | 08608 |
| Independen Post Office | Trenton (NJ) | 08610 |
| Circl Post Office | Trenton (NJ) | 08638 |
| Mercervill Post Office | Trenton (NJ) | 08619 |
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- Trenton, Wisconsin human settlement in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States of America with a population of 4,747 people.
- Trenton, Tennessee city in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States with a population of 4,147 people.
- Trenton, Ohio city in Ohio with a population of 2,691 people.
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- Trenton, Florida town in Florida with a population of 2,188 people.
- Trenton, Georgia city in Dade County, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 2,153 people.
- Trenton, Maine town in Maine with a population of 1,568 people.
- Trenton, North Dakota unincorporated community in North Dakota with a population of 762 people.
- Trenton, Texas city in Texas, United States with a population of 701 people.
- Trenton, Utah town in Cache County, Utah, United States with a population of 573 people.
- Trenton, Nebraska village in Nebraska with a population of 533 people.
- Trenton, Kentucky city in Kentucky with a population of 378 people.
- Trenton, North Carolina town in North Carolina with a population of 274 people.
- Trenton, Kansas human settlement in Kansas, United States of America with a population of 247 people.
- Trenton, South Carolina town in South Carolina with a population of 200 people.
Other cities in Mercer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mercer County , NJ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ewing | 36,442 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| Lawrence | 32,595 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| Princeton | 30,879 | Private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey, United States |
| West Windsor | 28,517 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States |
| Robbinsville | 14,495 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| White Horse | 9,494 | Census designated place in New Jersey |
| Twin Rivers | 7,443 | Neighborhood |
| Prospect Park | 5,817 | Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Hightstown | 5,276 | Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| Pennington | 2,607 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Princeton Junction | 2,465 | Town |
| Hopewell | 1,897 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| Millstone | 410 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Trenton distances to largest New Jersey cities