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Trenton, NC
Town in Jones County, North Carolina.
Population
319
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,310
ZIP codes
0
Trenton and its ZIP codes
Trenton at a glance
- Trenton is about 5.9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Trenton, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jones County. PPP loans are for Trenton.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,616
1,581 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,974
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$103M
FY 2026, $11,269 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Trenton, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
256
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
205
4.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
55.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Trenton, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
18.9%
U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Trenton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PollocksvilleTown | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Cove CityTown | 9 mi | 0.6 |
| DoverTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| River BendTown | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| MaysvilleTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Trent WoodsTown | 15 mi | 3 |
| Brices CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.8 |
| RichlandsTown | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| New BernCity | 16 mi | 28.7 |
| Half MoonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.4 |
| Pumpkin CenterCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| Jackson HeightsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| James CityCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 7.7 |
| GraingersCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| VanceboroTown | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| KinstonCity | 20 mi | 18.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Trenton, NC in?
- Trenton is in Jones County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Trenton, NC?
- About 319 people live in Trenton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Trenton?
- Nearby places include Pollocksville (8.5 mi), Cove City (9 mi), Dover (11 mi), River Bend (11 mi), Maysville (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023