Trenton, MI Demographics

A map of Trenton's Population by Race

Trenton, Michigan had a population of 18,544 in 2020. It was 87.1% White, 2.0% Black, 0.7% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Trenton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Trenton is the 63rd most populous. 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's White Population

16,157 residents of Trenton identify as White, or 87.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Trenton larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Trenton is ranked #497 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Trenton is more White than neighboring Riverview (82.7% White), Gibraltar (85.1% White), Woodhaven (77.4% White), Southgate (75.1% White), and Wyandotte (85.2% White).

Trenton's Black Population

377 residents of Trenton identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Trenton slightly less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Trenton is ranked #169 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Trenton is more Black than neighboring Wyandotte (1.9% Black). Trenton is less Black than neighboring Riverview (5.2% Black), Gibraltar (4% Black), Woodhaven (7.7% Black), and Southgate (7.6% Black).

Trenton's Asian Population

136 residents of Trenton identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Trenton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Trenton is ranked #228 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Trenton is more Asian than neighboring Wyandotte (0.5% Asian). Trenton is less Asian than neighboring Riverview (1.5% Asian), Gibraltar (1% Asian), Woodhaven (2.4% Asian), and Southgate (2.5% Asian).

Trenton's Hispanic Population

978 residents of Trenton identify as Hispanic, or 5.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Trenton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Trenton is ranked #167 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Trenton is more Hispanic than neighboring Gibraltar (4.4% Hispanic). Trenton is less Hispanic than neighboring Riverview (5.4% Hispanic), Woodhaven (7.2% Hispanic), Southgate (9.1% Hispanic), and Wyandotte (7.1% Hispanic).

Trenton's Native American/Other Population

131 residents of Trenton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Trenton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Trenton is ranked #371 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Trenton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodhaven (0.5% Native American/Other). Trenton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Southgate (0.8% Native American/Other).

Trenton's Multiracial Population

765 residents of Trenton identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Trenton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Trenton is ranked #368 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Trenton is less Multiracial than neighboring Riverview (4.4% Multiracial), Gibraltar (4.8% Multiracial), Woodhaven (4.8% Multiracial), Southgate (4.8% Multiracial), and Wyandotte (4.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.