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Trenton

North Carolina · 238 residents · 0.244 sq mi
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Trenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,300. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
238
+16%since 2000
from 206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
975 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 844 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
−12%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1362102853594331990201020202024Trenton
2024319
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,716
+54%since 2000
from $14,774 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 10%
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$755
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
21.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+92%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.3%(115)
Black33.2%(79)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(11)
Asian2.5%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score69.9%(166)
Diversity Score
70
+30%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+7%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−18.1 ptssince 2011
from 25.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.7%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.1%
−50.8 ptssince 2013
from 68.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trenton, North Carolina?

Trenton, North Carolina has about 238 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Trenton, North Carolina earns about $33,750 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 $99,300, and the typical rent is about $755 a month.

How educated are people in Trenton, North Carolina?

About 12.4% 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 21.4% of people in Trenton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trenton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Trenton, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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