Trenton, New Jersey: Capital of New Jersey, United States and seat of Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Trenton is the capital city of the U.S.

state of New Jersey. It is the county seat of Mercer County. Trenton is in the middle part of New Jersey, along the Delaware River.

Trenton, New Jersey
Trenton, New Jersey: Capital of New Jersey, United States and seat of Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
New Jersey State Capitol
Trenton, New Jersey: Capital of New Jersey, United States and seat of Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Mill Hill Historic District
Trenton, New Jersey: Capital of New Jersey, United States and seat of Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Turning Point Church
Flag of Trenton, New Jersey
Nickname(s): 
The Capital City,
Turning Point of the Revolution
Motto(s): 
"Trenton Makes, The World Takes"
Location of Trenton in Mercer County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Mercer County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (left).
Location of Trenton in Mercer County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Mercer County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (left).
Census Bureau map of Trenton, New Jersey Interactive map of Trenton, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Trenton, New Jersey
Interactive map of Trenton, New Jersey
Coordinates: 40°13′13″N 74°45′57″W / 40.22028°N 74.76583°W / 40.22028; -74.76583
CountryTrenton, New Jersey: Capital of New Jersey, United States and seat of Mercer County, New Jersey, United States United States
StateTrenton, New Jersey: Capital of New Jersey, United States and seat of Mercer County, New Jersey, United States New Jersey
CountyMercer
FoundedJune 3, 1719
IncorporatedNovember 13, 1792
Named forWilliam Trent
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council (Faulkner Act)
 • BodyCity Council
Area
 • State capital city8.20 sq mi (21.25 km2)
 • Land7.61 sq mi (19.70 km2)
 • Water0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2)  7.62%
 • Rank229th of 565 in state
9th of 12 in county
Elevation
59 ft (18 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • State capital city90,871
 • Rank382nd in country (as of 2022)
10th of 565 in state
2nd of 12 in county
 • Density11,989.8/sq mi (4,629.3/km2)
  • Rank25th of 565 in state
1st of 12 in county
 • Urban
370,422 (US: 112th)
 • Urban density2,782.4/sq mi (1,074.3/km2)
 • Metro
387,340 (US: 143rd)
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Codes
08608–08611, 08618–08620, 08625, 08628, 08629, 08638
Area code609
FIPS code3402174000
GNIS feature ID0885421
Websitewww.trentonnj.org

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