Trenton, North Carolina
Trenton: town in North Carolina
About
Trenton is a town located in the county of Jones in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 287 and a population density of 510 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 274 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Trenton
| Population | 274 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Jones County |
| Postal code | 28585 |
| Phone Area Codes | 252 |
| Area | 0.56 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.0671,-77.3527 |
| Altitude | 13 feet / 4 meters |
| Capital city | Trenton is capital of Jones County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 14:45:40 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 487 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.74% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 90℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Trenton is located at 35°4'2"N 77°21'10"W (35.0671000, -77.3527400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Trenton decreased by 4.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | 98 | - | |
| 2010 | 287 | 65.85% | census |
| 2011 | 303 | 5.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 302 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 302 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 297 | -1.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 293 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 285 | -2.81% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 284 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 284 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 280 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 274 | -2.19% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 23,468 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 22,286 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 24,028 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 22,111 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.2% |
| White only, percent : | 94.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 23.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 74.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,312 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 12.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.1% |
Trenton zip code is 28585.
County name: Jones, County
fips: 37103
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $145,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,172 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $504 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $763 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,269 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.47 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 38,306 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 177,634 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 558,152 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 473,791 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $21,049 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $60,110 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,134 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,115 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 748 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 921 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 133 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,875 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 121 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,859 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,245.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.85 |
Services and Civic Places in Trenton
1Trenton Town Hall
119 W Jones St, Trenton, NC 28585 View details
Phone: +12524481784
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Trenton, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198367 | Craven Community College | New Bern (NC) | 28562-4900 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Trenton, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNC | Kinston, NC | 101 East New Bern Road | BUS |
| NBR | New Bern, NC | 203 South Front Street | BUS |
| JNC | Jacksonville, NC | 850 New Bridge Street | BUS |
| HVL | Havelock, NC | 201 Tourist Center Drive | BUS |
| GRN | Greenville, NC | Second and Reade Streets | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Trenton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Post Office | Trenton (NC) | 28585 |
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Other cities in Jones County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jones County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Maysville | 918 | City in Jones County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Pollocksville | 279 | Human settlement in Jones County, North Carolina, United States of America |