Trenton Population

2010–2026

253

2026 projection

6.3% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Trenton. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026253+20.80%
2025251+20.80%
2024249+10.40%
2023248+62.48%
2022242-10.41%
2021243+52.10%
2020238-41.65%
2019242-103.97%
2018252-31.18%
2017255-51.92%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Trenton is growing faster than the U.S., about as fast as Jones County, and slower than North Carolina.

  • North Carolina+7.2%
  • Jones County+4.6%
  • Trenton+4.6%
  • United States+3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Trenton Demographics

36.4median age

Median age

Female34.5 yrs
Male36.7 yrs

Adults

273
33 seniors (65+) · 12% of adults240 other adults

Sex

Female 47% · 150Male 53% · 169

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 3 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Trenton Income

$47,841median household income

Median household income

$47,841

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$35,500

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11.7%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Trenton Marital Status

33% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married33%31%34%
Never married38%34%41%
Divorced20%26%14%
Widowed3%4%3%
Separated7%5%8%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201