Trenton, North Carolina facts for kids
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Trenton, North Carolina
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Location of Trenton, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Jones | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 238 | |
| • Density | 975.41/sq mi (377.32/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
28585
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| Area code(s) | 252 | |
| FIPS code | 37-68320 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406751 | |
Trenton is a small town in Jones County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Jones County. In 2020, about 238 people lived there. Trenton is also part of the larger New Bern area.
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History of Trenton
Trenton has some important historical places. Two of these places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list of buildings and sites that are important to American history.
Historic Sites in Trenton
The Grace Episcopal Church is one of these historic sites. The Trenton Historic District is also on the list. A historic district is an area with many old buildings that show how the town used to look.
Geography of Trenton
Trenton is located in North Carolina. The United States Census Bureau collects information about places in the U.S. They say that Trenton covers a total area of about 0.2 square miles (0.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People in Trenton
The word "demographics" means the study of a population. This includes things like how many people live somewhere, their ages, and their backgrounds.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Trenton has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population from 1810 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 98 | — | |
| 1880 | 149 | — | |
| 1890 | 207 | 38.9% | |
| 1900 | 338 | 63.3% | |
| 1910 | 331 | −2.1% | |
| 1920 | 488 | 47.4% | |
| 1930 | 500 | 2.5% | |
| 1940 | 431 | −13.8% | |
| 1950 | 469 | 8.8% | |
| 1960 | 404 | −13.9% | |
| 1970 | 539 | 33.4% | |
| 1980 | 294 | −45.5% | |
| 1990 | 248 | −15.6% | |
| 2000 | 206 | −16.9% | |
| 2010 | 287 | 39.3% | |
| 2020 | 238 | −17.1% | |
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Trenton's Population in 2020
The most recent count of people was in the 2020 United States census. In 2020, there were 238 people living in Trenton. These people lived in 119 different homes, and 86 of these were families.
Racial Makeup of Trenton in 2020
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Trenton in 2020. This is based on how people described themselves in the census.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 115 | 48.32% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 79 | 33.19% |
| Native American | 3 | 1.26% |
| Asian | 6 | 2.52% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 24 | 10.08% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 4.62% |
See also
In Spanish: Trenton (Carolina del Norte) para niños
