How Does Trenton, NJ Spend Tax Money?
Trenton, NJ spends $69,951 per resident, with total expenditures of $6.3B. Top spending categories: Education ($47,653/person), Parks & Recreation ($580/person), Fire Protection ($333/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (50/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $6.3B |
| Per Capita Spending | $69,951 |
| Total Revenue | $1.0B |
| Total Debt | $10.0M |
| Population | 90,055 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 50/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$47,653/person
Parks & Recreation$580/person
Fire Protection$333/person
Health$96/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.