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Trenton

Michigan · 18,544 residents · 7.244 sq mi
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Trenton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,710. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $156,200. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,544
−5%since 2000
from 19,584 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,560 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,703 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+13%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,710
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,566 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,492
+56%since 2000
from $25,288 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,200
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$805
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−17%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(18,688)
Black0.4%(73)
Hispanic / Latino2%(390)
Asian0.8%(150)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(1,518)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(16,157)
Black2%(377)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(978)
Asian0.7%(136)
Other2.7%(493)
Diversity Score25.3%(4,697)
Diversity Score
25
+227%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+64%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trenton, Michigan?

Trenton, Michigan has about 18,544 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trenton, Michigan?

The typical household in Trenton, Michigan earns about $69,710 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trenton, Michigan expensive?

In Trenton, Michigan, the median home is worth about $156,200, and the typical rent is about $805 a month.

How educated are people in Trenton, Michigan?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Trenton, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trenton, Michigan?

About 7.4% of people in Trenton, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trenton, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Trenton, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,042 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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