Trenton, North Carolina Population 2024

240

Trenton is a city located in Jones County North Carolina. Trenton has a 2024 population of 240. It is also the county seat of Jones County. Trenton is currently growing at a rate of 0.42% annually and its population has increased by 1.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 236 in 2020.

The average household income in Trenton is $62,732 with a poverty rate of 17.05%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Trenton is 44.5 years, 41.9 years for males, and 44.7 years for females.

Trenton Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Trenton was:

  • White: 65.84%
  • Black or African American: 30.43%
  • Two or more races: 3.73%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
0.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,057.0/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
1.69% (4)
The current population of Trenton, North Carolina is 240 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 236.

Trenton, North Carolina Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White10665.84%
Black or African American4930.43%
Two or more races63.73%
Native American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Trenton Population by Race

Trenton Population Pyramid 2024

Trenton Median Age

44.5

Total

41.9

Male

44.7

Female

Trenton Adults

There are 148 adults, (33 of whom are seniors) in Trenton.

Trenton Age Dependency

40

Age Dependency Ratio

28.7

Old Age Dependency Ratio

11.3

Child Dependency Ratio

Trenton Sex Ratio

Female9458.39%
Male6741.61%

Trenton Population by Age

Trenton Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All731.7778.121.9
Non Family351.1754.345.7
Married252.361000
Female102.31000
Male321000

2.32

Average Family Size

1.77

Average Household Size

78.1%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Trenton Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Trenton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Trenton Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.

Trenton Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$50,417

Average Earnings

$0

Average Male

$53,750

Average Female

Trenton Earnings by Educational Attainment

Trenton Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Trenton Language

100% of Trenton residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.

Trenton Language

Trenton Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
Black301550%
White9366.45%
Hispanic6116.67%

17.05%

Overall Poverty Rate

6.56%

Male Poverty Rate

26.47%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Trenton

The race most likely to be in poverty in Trenton is Black, with 50% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Trenton is White, with 6.45% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 52.38%.

Trenton Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
High School50%
Less Than 9th Grade22.22%
Bachelors or Greater2.86%
Some College0%

Trenton Poverty Rate by Education

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed0%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Employed0%
Female Unemployed0%

Trenton Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Trenton Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Trenton Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

39.9%

Overall Marriage Rate

36.5%

Male Marriage Rate

42.4%

Female Marriage Rate

Trenton Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Trenton Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.

Trenton Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Trenton Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

9

Number of Veterans

9

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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Trenton Veterans by War

count

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Trenton Veterans by Age

count

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Trenton Veterans by Race

Trenton Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

44.44%

Veteran Poverty Rate

55.56%

Veteran Disability Rate

Trenton Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

50%

Labor Force Participation

48.6%

Employment Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

Trenton Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Trenton Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Trenton Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

72.67%

Born in Trenton

100%

Native Born

0%

Foreign Born

0%

Non Citizen

0%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

100% of Trenton residents were born in the United States, with 72.67% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.

Trenton Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
202924510.41%
202824410.41%
202724310.41%
202624210.41%
202524110.42%
202424010.42%
202323910.42%
202223810.42%
202123710.42%
2020236-42-15.11%
2019278-5-1.77%
201828300%
2017283-1-0.35%
2016284-11-3.73%
2015295-2-0.67%
2014297-3-1%
2013300-2-0.66%
2012302-1-0.33%
2011303-3-0.98%
201030600%

Trenton Population by Year