State
County
Land Area (mi²)
7.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,488.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.37%
Growth Since 2010
-4.40%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Trenton is a city located in Wayne County Michigan. With a 2020 population of 18,023, it is the 57th largest city in Michigan and the 2016th largest city in the United States . Trenton is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -4.40% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,853 in 2010. Trenton reached it's highest population of 24,127 in 1970. Spanning over 8 miles, Trenton has a population density of 2,488 people per square mile.
The average household income in Trenton is $84,388 with a poverty rate of 7.50%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $771 per month, and the median house value is $150,800. The median age in Trenton is 47.2 years, 43.3 years for males, and 49.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Trenton was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,655 | 96.50% |
| Two or More Races | 265 | 1.45% |
| Black or African American | 187 | 1.02% |
| Asian | 145 | 0.79% |
| Some Other Race | 34 | 0.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9 | 0.05% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,777 | 2.31 | 78.4 |
| Married | 3,697 | 3.07 | 91.7 |
| Non Family | 2,976 | 1.09 | 64.5 |
| Female | 827 | 3.16 | 70.4 |
| Male | 277 | 2.84 | 74.7 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 244 | 1.81% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 527 | 3.90% |
| High School Graduate | 4,384 | 32.44% |
| Some College | 3,535 | 26.16% |
| Associates Degree | 1,365 | 10.10% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,118 | 15.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,340 | 9.92% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,599 | 11,931 | 3,265 |
| Hispanic | 481 | 397 | 71 |
| Black | 172 | 162 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 171 | 162 | 12 |
| Asian | 88 | 88 | 73 |
| Other Race | 23 | 17 | 10 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
$48,522
Average Earnings
$62,475
Average Male
$37,444
Average Female
95.14% of Trenton residents speak only English, while 4.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.84% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,664 | 1,218 | 7.31% |
| Hispanic | 806 | 92 | 11.41% |
| Black | 126 | 33 | 26.19% |
| Multiple | 261 | 10 | 3.83% |
7.50%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.87%
Male Poverty Rate
8.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Trenton is Black, with 26.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Trenton is Multiple, with 3.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.81%.
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,040 | 7.31% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 10.23% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 9.05% |
| Black | 13 | 7.47% |
6.90%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
95.98%
Native Born
4.02%
Foreign Born
1.54%
Non Citizen
2.48%
Naturalized
95.98% of Trenton residents were born in the United States, with 83.96% having been born in Michigan. 1.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,023 | -67 | -0.37% |
| 2020 | 18,090 | -67 | -0.37% |
| 2019 | 18,157 | -67 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 18,224 | -72 | -0.39% |
| 2017 | 18,296 | -71 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 18,367 | -73 | -0.40% |
| 2015 | 18,440 | -72 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 18,512 | -8 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 18,520 | -146 | -0.78% |
| 2012 | 18,666 | -49 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 18,715 | -101 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 18,816 | -768 | -0.40% |
| 2000 | 19,584 | -1,002 | -0.50% |
| 1990 | 20,586 | -2,176 | -1.00% |
| 1980 | 22,762 | -1,365 | -0.58% |
| 1970 | 24,127 | 5,688 | 2.73% |
| 1960 | 18,439 | 12,217 | 11.48% |
| 1950 | 6,222 | 938 | 1.65% |
| 1940 | 5,284 | 1,262 | 2.77% |
| 1930 | 4,022 | 3,222 | 5.53% |
| 1900 | 800 | 0.00% |