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Trenton

County:
Jones County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
0.244

Trenton is a town located in Jones County, North Carolina. Trenton has a 2026 population of 249. It is also the county seat of Jones County. Trenton is currently growing at a rate of 0.81% annually and its population has increased by 4.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 239 in 2020.

The median household income in Trenton is $47,841 with a poverty rate of 11.72%. The median age in Trenton is 36.4 years: 36.7 years for males, and 34.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 112.7 males.

249
Total Population
1,022
Density (mi²)
2 0.81%
Growth

Trenton Population

Trenton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202624920.81%
202524710.41%
202424610.41%
202324541.66%
202224110.42%
202124010.42%
2020239-1-0.42%
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%
2011303165.57%
2010306-1-0.33%

Median Age

Overall: 36.4 years
Female: 34.5 years
Male: 36.7 years

Trenton Adults

There are 273 adults, (33 of whom are seniors) in Trenton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 150 (47%)
Male: 169 (53%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Trenton includes 52.98% White, 37.93% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White16952.98%
Black or African American12137.93%
Two or more races299.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races206.27%
White10.31%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White16852.66%
Black or African American12137.93%
Two or more races92.82%

Trenton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Trenton 's average per capita income is $35,500. Household income levels show a median of $47,841. The poverty rate stands at 11.72%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$51,776-
Families$47,955$45,037
Households$47,841$50,982
Non Families-$57,084

$35,500

Average Income

$47,841

Median Household Income

11.72%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)