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The City of Trenton had a population of 18,125 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Trenton ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Michigan. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Trenton is located at latitude 42.1395 and longitude -83.1783 in Wayne County. The formal boundaries for the City of Trenton encompass a land area of 7.26 sq. miles and a water area of 0.24 sq. miles. Wayne County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Trenton has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,125 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,502 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 24 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $82,212 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,238 |
| Median Home Value | $210,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,288 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,572 (79.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,316 (15.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 400 (4.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 7,888 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Family Households | 4,853 (61.5%) |
The table below compares Trenton to the other 745 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Michigan by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 64 | 92nd |
| Population Density | # 103 | 86th |
| Median Household Income | # 146 | 81st |
| Per Capita Income | # 150 | 80th |
| Diversity Index | # 302 | 60th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Michigan Census Data Comparison Tool.
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