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Trenton

North Carolina · 251 residents (2025 est.) · 0.244 sq mi
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Trenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,841. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $176,800. Households here earn about 34% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
319
+55%since 2000
from 206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,307 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 844 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
−21%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:251 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1362102853594331990201020202024Trenton
2024319
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,841
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,105
+90%since 2000
from $14,774 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
−17%since 2010
from 0.439 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade16.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,800
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$979
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.7%
−30.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
53.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+141%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(144)
Black26.7%(55)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(3)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.6%(110)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(168)
Black37.9%(121)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(9)
Diversity Score71.7%(229)
Diversity Score
72
+34%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
−21%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−18.3 ptssince 2011
from 25.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.9%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.0%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2012
from 30.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
−56.8 ptssince 2013
from 68.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+24.5 ptssince 2017
from 67.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2016
from 89.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2016
from 10.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trenton, North Carolina?

Trenton, North Carolina has about 319 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trenton, North Carolina?

The typical household in Trenton, North Carolina earns about $47,841 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trenton, North Carolina expensive?

In Trenton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $176,800, and the typical rent is about $979 a month.

How educated are people in Trenton, North Carolina?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Trenton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trenton, North Carolina?

About 11.7% of people in Trenton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trenton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Trenton, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 65 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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