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Trenton

North Dakota · 406 residents · 1.05 sq mi
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Trenton is home to 406 people in North Dakota. That puts it in the top 6% of US cities for household income. That is roughly 40% ahead of the North Dakota median. 1% of residents were born outside the United States. Poverty is uncommon here, at 1.7% of residents. Median rent is $617 a month.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

406
−13%since 2023
from 464 in 2023
2020 – 2024
388 / sq mi
−13%since 2023
from 443 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
37.7
+21%since 2023
from 31.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.05 sq mi
Population, 20202024
38944049154159220202024Trenton
2024406
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.4%(30)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.4%(30)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.6%(31)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.1%(33)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.7%(3)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.1%(33)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.7%(68)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5424.6%(100)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.1%(33)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.2%(17)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.9%(28)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$107,417
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $99,531 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$42,566
+6%since 2023
from $40,000 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 73.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
1.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.303
+3%since 2023
from 0.295 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing9.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information1.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$305,400
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $202,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$617
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $639 in 2023
US average: $1,442
69.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 60.8% in 2023
30.4% rent
24.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.01 people
+2%since 2023
from 2.94 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.8
+40%since 2023
from 2.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic38.4%(178)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20%(93)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other41.4%(192)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(46)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other48%(195)
74
−7%since 2023
from 80 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican11.3%(46)
Asian origin
Filipino0.5%(2)
Ancestry
Norwegian18.2%(74)
German17.5%(71)
Irish5.2%(21)
French4.4%(18)
Ukrainian3.2%(13)
English2.2%(9)
Romanian1.2%(5)
Section 05

Education

25.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
10.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
+16%since 2023
from 16.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
82.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 88.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
4.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
10.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
71.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 75.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
89.4%
US average: 74.6%
12.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
44.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
45.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
19.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
98.5%
+27.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
98.5%
US average: 95.5%
97.5%
US average: 87.7%
92.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.7%(65)
Married53.1%(94)
Widowed6.8%(12)
Divorced3.4%(6)
Women 15+
Never married21.7%(30)
Married65.9%(91)
Widowed4.3%(6)
Divorced8%(11)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
69.7%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
27.6%
US average: 13.8%
17.5%
US average: 18.4%
3.2%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
91.6%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
17.5%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)69.2%(18)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era30.8%(8)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 26 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Trenton, North Dakota?

Trenton, North Dakota has about 406 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Trenton, North Dakota earns about $107,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trenton, North Dakota expensive?

In Trenton, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $305,400, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Trenton, North Dakota?

About 25.4% of adults age 25 and over in Trenton, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trenton, North Dakota?

About 1.7% of people in Trenton, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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