Trenton, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 406, Trenton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Trenton is a small community located in North Dakota, within Williams County. The total population is 406. It ranks as the 117th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Trenton is 37.7 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 35.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Trenton is $107,417. This is 40% higher than the state median of $76,657. It is also 33% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.7%. This is 84% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Trenton, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $305,400. Housing costs are 22% higher than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Trenton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Trenton is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (40.2%) is well below the state average of 81.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (11.3% vs 4.7%). The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

25.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 32.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Trenton, North Dakota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.