Trenton City, New Jersey
Safe Democratic — shifted 11.6pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 91K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 9.4% |
Hispanic / Latino | 45.0% |
Black / African American | 43.7% |
Asian | 0.7% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+65.7 |
| 2020 | Biden+77.3 |
| 2016 | Clinton+82.9 |
| 2012 | Obama+88.4 |
| 2008 | Obama+82.4 |
Trenton City, New Jersey is a city that has a population of 90,871. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+65.7. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 82.2% | 16.5% | D+65.7 | R+11.6 |
| 2020 | 88.5% | 11.2% | D+77.3 | R+5.6 |
| 2016 | 90.6% | 7.7% | D+82.9 | R+5.5 |
| 2012 | 94.2% | 5.8% | D+88.4 | D+5.9 |
| 2008 | 90.8% | 8.4% | D+82.4 | — |
What defines Trenton City?
Trenton City has been trending Republican — 23pp redder over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 65.7% margin
- Swung 11.6 points toward Republican between 2020 and 2024
Who Lives Here
| Group | Trenton City | National |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic / Latino | 45.0% | 19.3% |
Black / African American | 43.7% | 12.2% |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 9.4% | 57.4% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 1.5% | 0.9% |
Asian | 0.7% | 6.0% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Trenton City? 90,871 residents as of the 2020 Census.
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