Trenton, NC Demographics

A map of Trenton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	168	115	52.7%	48.3%
Black	121	79	37.9%	33.2%
Hispanic	21	11	6.6%	4.6%
Multiracial	9	20	2.8%	8.4%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	2.5%
Native American/Other	0	7	0.0%	2.9%

Trenton, North Carolina has an estimated population of 319, a dramatic increase from the 238 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.7% White, 37.9% Black, 6.6% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Trenton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Trenton has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Trenton, that probability was 64.6% in 2020 and 57.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Trenton is ranked the 653rd most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Trenton was ranked the 689th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Trenton's White Population

168 residents of Trenton, or 52.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Trenton is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Trenton ranks 587th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trenton's White population has grown by an estimated 46.1%. White residents' share of Trenton's population has increased from 48.3% to 52.7%.

Trenton is more White than neighboring Dover (37.1% White), and Maysville (46.8% White). Trenton is less White than neighboring Cove City (66.7% White), Pollocksville (60.9% White), and River Bend (83.3% White).

Trenton's Black Population

121 residents of Trenton, or 37.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Trenton is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Trenton ranks 166th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trenton's Black population has grown by an estimated 53.2%. Black residents' share of Trenton's population has increased from 33.2% to 37.9%.

Trenton is more Black than neighboring Cove City (21.4% Black), Pollocksville (23.3% Black), and River Bend (12.4% Black). Trenton is less Black than neighboring Dover (56.9% Black), and Maysville (43.5% Black).

Trenton's Asian Population

0 residents of Trenton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Trenton is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Trenton ranks 87th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trenton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Trenton's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.0%.

Trenton is less Asian than neighboring Maysville (0.7% Asian), and River Bend (0.6% Asian).

Trenton's Hispanic Population

21 residents of Trenton, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Trenton is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Trenton ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trenton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 90.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Trenton's population has increased from 4.6% to 6.6%.

Trenton is more Hispanic than neighboring Pollocksville (4.5% Hispanic), Dover (0.2% Hispanic), Maysville (3.6% Hispanic), and River Bend (2.6% Hispanic). Trenton is less Hispanic than neighboring Cove City (8.9% Hispanic).

Trenton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Trenton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Trenton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Trenton ranks 59th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trenton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Trenton's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.0%.

Trenton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Maysville (0.1% Native American/Other), and River Bend (0.1% Native American/Other).

Trenton's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Trenton, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Trenton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Trenton ranks 15th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trenton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Trenton's population has decreased from 8.4% to 2.8%.

Trenton is more Multiracial than neighboring River Bend (0.9% Multiracial). Trenton is less Multiracial than neighboring Cove City (3% Multiracial), Pollocksville (11.2% Multiracial), Dover (5.7% Multiracial), and Maysville (5.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.