Demographics & People — Trenton, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,242 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~17,900 |
| Median Age | 48.2 |
| Total Households | 7,943 |
| Family Households | 4,898 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,120 |
| Black or African American | 598 |
| Asian | 135 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,129 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 3,628 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,233 |
| Other groups | 2,714 |
| Irish | 2,616 |
| Polish | 2,497 |
| Italian | 2,237 |
| English | 1,997 |
| American | 1,014 |
| French (except Basque) | 909 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 879 |
Language
| English Only | 16,636 |
| Spanish | 303 |
| Population 5+ | 17,336 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 985 |
| Population 18+ | 14,828 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 13.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Trenton, Michigan.