Trotwood, OH Demographics

A map of Trotwood's Population by Race

Trotwood, Ohio has an estimated population of 23,041, a less than 1% change from the 23,070 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.4% Black, 25.6% White, 5.7% Multiracial, 2.0% Hispanic, 1.1% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Trotwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Trotwood has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Trotwood, that probability was 46.9% in 2020 and 50.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Trotwood is ranked the 74th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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). Trotwood was ranked the 75th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Trotwood's White Population

5,889 residents of Trotwood, or 25.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Trotwood is significantly lower than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Trotwood ranks 1252nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trotwood's White population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of Trotwood's population has increased from 24.1% to 25.6%.

Trotwood is more White than neighboring Fort McKinley (12.7% White). Trotwood is less White than neighboring Drexel (27.9% White), Englewood (72.2% White), Clayton (62.1% White), and Shiloh (32.2% White).

Trotwood's Black Population

15,060 residents of Trotwood, or 65.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Trotwood is significantly higher than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Trotwood ranks 12th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trotwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. Black residents' share of Trotwood's population has decreased from 68.6% to 65.4%.

Trotwood is more Black than neighboring Englewood (14% Black), Clayton (27.7% Black), and Shiloh (60.8% Black). Trotwood is less Black than neighboring Drexel (70.6% Black), and Fort McKinley (69.4% Black).

Trotwood's Asian Population

256 residents of Trotwood, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Trotwood is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Trotwood ranks 639th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trotwood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 220.0%. Asian residents' share of Trotwood's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.1%.

Trotwood is more Asian than neighboring Drexel (0% Asian), Fort McKinley (0% Asian), and Shiloh (0.2% Asian). Trotwood is less Asian than neighboring Englewood (1.4% Asian), and Clayton (1.5% Asian).

Trotwood's Hispanic Population

455 residents of Trotwood, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Trotwood is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Trotwood ranks 587th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trotwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Trotwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Trotwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Drexel (0.1% Hispanic), and Fort McKinley (1.7% Hispanic). Trotwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Englewood (2.6% Hispanic), Clayton (2.8% Hispanic), and Shiloh (2.5% Hispanic).

Trotwood's Native American/Other Population

74 residents of Trotwood, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Trotwood is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Trotwood ranks 311th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trotwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Trotwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Trotwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Drexel (0% Native American/Other), and Fort McKinley (0% Native American/Other). Trotwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shiloh (0.4% Native American/Other).

Trotwood's Multiracial Population

1,307 residents of Trotwood, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Trotwood is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Trotwood ranks 560th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trotwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 38.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Trotwood's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.7%.

Trotwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Drexel (1.4% Multiracial), Clayton (5.5% Multiracial), and Shiloh (3.9% Multiracial). Trotwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort McKinley (16.2% Multiracial), and Englewood (9.5% 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.