Trenton, New Jersey
Trenton: The capital of New Jersey. It is located on the Delaware River in central New Jersey. Trenton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the New Jersey State Museum and the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market.
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 305 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 |
| Named for : | William Trent |
| Altitude : | 52 feet / 16 meters |
| Capital city : | Trenton is capital of New Jersey, Mercer County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1719 (305 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 03:57:23 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 3,904 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.36% (2010-2020) |
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.
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- Official Website
Official website of Trenton
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Trenton has 4 neighbours.
- Morrisville Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
- Ewing township in Mercer County, New Jersey
- Hamilton township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
- Lawrence township in Mercer County, New Jersey
Demographics
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
1 Cadwalader Park
36 Parkside Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 New Jersey State Museum
205 W State St, Trenton, NJ 08608, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Mill Hill Park
East Front Street, S Broad St, Trenton, NJ 08608, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Old Barracks Museum
101 Barrack St, Trenton, NJ 08608, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Northern Community Park
Groveville Rd, Trenton, NJ 08620, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Trenton
1 McDonald's
103-113 Cass St, Trenton, NJ 08611, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Trenton
1 New Jersey State Senate
125 W State St, Trenton, NJ 08608, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Trenton City Hall
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608 ➦ Show Map
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3 Trenton City Office
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608 ➦ Show Map
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4 New Jersey Department of Agriculture
369 S Warren St, Trenton, NJ 08608, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Office of the Secretary of Higher Education
1 John Fitch Way 10th floor, Trenton, NJ 08625, United States ➦ Show Map
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6 State of New Jersey Department of Education
100 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, NJ 08625, United States ➦ Show Map
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7 Hamilton Township PAL
1270 Whitehorse Mercerville Rd, Trenton, NJ 08619 ➦ Show Map
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8 Hamilton City Hall
2100 Greenwood Ave, Trenton, NJ 08609 ➦ Show Map
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9 Trenton City Clerk
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608 ➦ Show Map
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10 Trenton Recreation Department
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608 ➦ Show Map
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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, .
List
- 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
Schools in Trenton
College & universities near Trenton, NJ
| 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 |
Stations (28)
Amtrak & bus stations near Trenton, NJ
| 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 |
Post offices near 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 , Michigan city in Michigan with a population of 18,031 people.
- Trenton , Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 5,620 people.
- 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.
- Trenton , Illinois city in Illinois with a population of 2,566 people.
- 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
