Trenton, TN Demographics
A map of Trenton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,665 | 62.9% |
Black | 1,222 | 28.8% |
Hispanic | 177 | 4.2% |
Multiracial | 143 | 3.4% |
Asian | 18 | 0.4% |
Native American/Other | 15 | 0.4% |
Trenton, Tennessee had a population of 4,240 in 2020. It was 62.9% White, 28.8% Black, 0.4% Asian, 4.2% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.4% 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 504 places in Tennessee, Trenton is the 131st 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
2,665 residents of Trenton identify as White, or 62.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Trenton slightly less than the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Trenton is ranked #469 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Trenton is more White than neighboring Humboldt (44.5% White). Trenton is less White than neighboring Dyer (75.5% White), Gibson (87.2% White), Rutherford (79.4% White), and Bradford (87.6% White).
Trenton's Black Population
1,222 residents of Trenton identify as Black, or 28.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Trenton larger than the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Trenton is ranked #23 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Trenton is more Black than neighboring Dyer (18.7% Black), Gibson (3.3% Black), Rutherford (13.4% Black), and Bradford (8.1% Black). Trenton is less Black than neighboring Humboldt (47.1% Black).
Trenton's Asian Population
18 residents of Trenton identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Trenton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Trenton is ranked #249 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Trenton is more Asian than neighboring Dyer (0.2% Asian), Humboldt (0.2% Asian), Rutherford (0.1% Asian), and Bradford (0.1% Asian). Trenton is less Asian than neighboring Gibson (1.4% Asian).
Trenton's Hispanic Population
177 residents of Trenton identify as Hispanic, or 4.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Trenton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Trenton is ranked #143 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Trenton is more Hispanic than neighboring Dyer (1.9% Hispanic), Gibson (2.7% Hispanic), Rutherford (1.5% Hispanic), and Bradford (1.6% Hispanic). Trenton is less Hispanic than neighboring Humboldt (4.5% Hispanic).
Trenton's Native American/Other Population
15 residents of Trenton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Trenton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Trenton is ranked #303 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Trenton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gibson (0% Native American/Other), and Bradford (0.2% Native American/Other). Trenton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dyer (0.6% Native American/Other), Humboldt (0.5% Native American/Other), and Rutherford (0.5% Native American/Other).
Trenton's Multiracial Population
143 residents of Trenton identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Trenton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Trenton is ranked #300 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Trenton is more Multiracial than neighboring Dyer (3.2% Multiracial), Humboldt (3.3% Multiracial), and Bradford (2.4% Multiracial). Trenton is less Multiracial than neighboring Gibson (5.5% Multiracial), and Rutherford (5.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.