Trenton, ND Demographics

A map of Trenton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	163	166	40.1%	34.0%
Native American/Other	155	224	38.2%	45.9%
Hispanic	46	24	11.3%	4.9%
Multiracial	40	74	9.9%	15.2%
Asian	2	0	0.5%	0.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Trenton, North Dakota has an estimated population of 406, a large decrease from the 488 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.1% White, 38.2% Native American/Other, 11.3% Hispanic, 9.9% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, and 0.0% Black. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than North Dakota 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 64.8% in 2020 and 67.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Trenton is ranked the 117th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 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 104th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Trenton's White Population

163 residents of Trenton, or 40.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Trenton is significantly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Trenton ranks 389th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trenton's White population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Trenton's population has increased from 34.0% to 40.1%.

Trenton is less White than neighboring Williston (73.6% White), East Fairview (100% White), Fairview (93.9% White), Alexander (89.4% White), and Blacktail (81.7% White).

Trenton's Black Population

0 residents of Trenton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Trenton is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Trenton ranks 148th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trenton's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Trenton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Trenton is less Black than neighboring Williston (6.4% Black), and Fairview (3.1% Black).

Trenton's Asian Population

2 residents of Trenton, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Trenton is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Trenton ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trenton's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Asian residents' share of Trenton's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.5%.

Trenton is more Asian than neighboring East Fairview (0% Asian), Fairview (0% Asian), Alexander (0.4% Asian), and Blacktail (0% Asian). Trenton is less Asian than neighboring Williston (1.7% Asian).

Trenton's Hispanic Population

46 residents of Trenton, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Trenton is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Trenton ranks 84th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trenton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 91.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Trenton's population has increased from 4.9% to 11.3%.

Trenton is more Hispanic than neighboring Williston (10.4% Hispanic), East Fairview (0% Hispanic), Fairview (1.5% Hispanic), Alexander (7.1% Hispanic), and Blacktail (0% Hispanic).

Trenton's Native American/Other Population

155 residents of Trenton, or 38.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Trenton is significantly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Trenton ranks 19th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trenton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Trenton's population has decreased from 45.9% to 38.2%.

Trenton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Williston (3% Native American/Other), East Fairview (0% Native American/Other), Fairview (1.1% Native American/Other), Alexander (0% Native American/Other), and Blacktail (0% Native American/Other).

Trenton's Multiracial Population

40 residents of Trenton, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Trenton is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Trenton ranks 12th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trenton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Trenton's population has decreased from 15.2% to 9.9%.

Trenton is more Multiracial than neighboring Williston (4.8% Multiracial), East Fairview (0% Multiracial), Fairview (0.3% Multiracial), and Alexander (3.1% Multiracial). Trenton is less Multiracial than neighboring Blacktail (18.3% 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.