Trenton is a tiny town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 246 people and two associated neighborhoods, Trenton is the 548th largest community in North Carolina. Trenton has an unusually large stock of pre-World War II architecture, making it one of the older and more historic towns.

Trenton is a small town, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.

The percentage of adults in Trenton who are college-educated is close to the national average for all communities of 21.84%: 19.63% of the adults in Trenton have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Trenton in 2022 was $28,105, which is lower middle income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $112,420 for a family of four.

Trenton is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Trenton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Trenton residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Trenton include English, Irish, Dutch, Italian, and British.

The most common language spoken in Trenton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and African languages.