Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Trenton, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,125

Median Agei

48.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.8%15,732

Two or More

5.6%1,010

Hispanic/Latino

4.4%792

Black

2.7%487

Asian

0.5%99

Other

0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%489

High School Diploma

28.4%3,792

Some College (<1 yr)

9%1,200

Some College (1+ yr)

17.6%2,347

Associate's Degree

10.3%1,369

Bachelor's Degree

16.3%2,180

Master's Degree

9.6%1,287

Professional Degree

0.6%83

Doctorate

0.9%118

HS or Higher

96.4%

BA or Higher

27.5%

Graduate+

11.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$210,600

Median Renti

$880

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.3%6,572

Renter-Occupied

16.7%1,316

Total Units

8,288

Homeownership

83.3%

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.2%341

$50K–$100K

8.1%530

$100K–$150K

11.7%771

$150K–$200K

20.2%1,330

$200K–$300K

39.4%2,591

$300K–$500K

14.2%930

$500K–$1M

0.9%57

$1M+

0.3%22

Rent Distribution

Under $500

118

$500–$750

230

$750–$1,000

376

$1,000–$1,250

185

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

227

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%25

2010–2019

0.4%32

2000–2009

4%334

1990–1999

5.6%468

1980–1989

4.7%391

1970–1979

14.1%1,165

1960–1969

20.8%1,728

1950–1959

37.3%3,093

1940–1949

6.5%536

1939 or earlier

6.2%516

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

89.5%7,059

Electricity

8.9%701

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%69

No Fuel

0.5%43

Other

0.2%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$82,212

Mean Household Incomei

$99,304

Per Capita Incomei

$44,238

Poverty Ratei

5.4%

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

8,450

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%373

$10K–$15K

1.5%119

$15K–$20K

1.5%121

$20K–$25K

3.5%273

$25K–$30K

4.1%321

$30K–$35K

5.4%425

$35K–$40K

3.6%285

$40K–$45K

3.4%266

$45K–$50K

4.3%338

$50K–$60K

5.9%465

$60K–$75K

7%551

$75K–$100K

13.8%1,087

$100K–$125K

13.7%1,079

$125K–$150K

8.8%698

$150K–$200K

10.5%825

$200K+

8.4%662

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

202

Residentsi

228

Avg. Tenant Renti

$335/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

30 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers22 homes84% occupied$388/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8180 homes74% occupied$328/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $82,212/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

89.7%

Very low income$25K–$41K/yr

10.3%

Who Receives This Housing

76% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

11.7% of subsidized households are minority

21.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

51.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5703.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

United Kingdom

Korea

Germany

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,943

Avg. Commutei

25.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,173

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

963(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.1%Insured

2.9%Uninsured

Trenton, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026