Trenton, NJ population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Trenton increased by 4,206. In this period, the peak population was 90,592 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 85,414 | - | - |
| 2001 | 85,319 | -95 | -0.11% |
| 2002 | 85,046 | -273 | -0.32% |
| 2003 | 84,879 | -167 | -0.20% |
| 2004 | 84,808 | -71 | -0.08% |
| 2005 | 83,984 | -824 | -0.97% |
| 2006 | 83,305 | -679 | -0.81% |
| 2007 | 82,896 | -409 | -0.49% |
| 2008 | 83,463 | 567 | 0.68% |
| 2009 | 83,709 | 246 | 0.29% |
| 2010 | 85,008 | 1,299 | 1.55% |
| 2011 | 84,861 | -147 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 84,654 | -207 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 84,536 | -118 | -0.14% |
| 2014 | 84,076 | -460 | -0.54% |
| 2015 | 83,559 | -517 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 83,368 | -191 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 83,577 | 209 | 0.25% |
| 2018 | 83,731 | 154 | 0.18% |
| 2019 | 83,375 | -356 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 90,592 | 7,217 | 8.66% |
| 2021 | 90,053 | -539 | -0.59% |
| 2022 | 89,535 | -518 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 89,620 | 85 | 0.09% |
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Trenton, NJ population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Trenton's population decreased by 406 (0.48%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Trenton's population increased by 5,584 (6.57%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Trenton's population decreased by 972 (1.07%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Trenton's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 89,620.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Trenton's population peaked in year 2020 at 90,592.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Trenton's population was lowest in year 2007 at 82,896.
Trenton, NJ annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Trenton grew year by year for 7 years and declined for 16 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Trenton had an average annual population growth rate of 0.21% per year. Overall the population grew 4.92% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Trenton annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.21% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Trenton population grew the most, with an increase of 7,217 people (a 8.66% year-on-year increase)..
From 2004 to 2005 Trenton population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 824 people (a 0.97% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Trenton, NJ population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Trenton's population decreased by 433 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 518 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 85 (0.09%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Trenton, NJ changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Trenton increased by 5,084 (6.01%). The population was highest at 90,592 in the year 2020 and lowest at 83,368 in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.62%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)