Trenton, IL population by race
The table below shows Trenton's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,621 | 97.65% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 13 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 45 | 1.68% |
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Trenton population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Trenton has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Trenton's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Trenton population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 97.65% are white, 0.19% are Black or African American, 0.48% are Asian and 1.68% are multiracial.
Trenton 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Trenton is White with a population of 2,621 (97.65% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 45 (1.68% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Trenton, IL
By ethnicity, 19 (0.71% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,665 (99.29% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Trenton, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,617 (98.20% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Trenton, IL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Trenton's Non-Hispanic population.
Trenton Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 2,617 | 98.20% |
| Black or African American alone | 5 | 0.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 13 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 30 | 1.13% |
Among the Hispanic population in Trenton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 13 (68.42% of the total Hispanic population).
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Trenton, IL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Trenton's Hispanic population.
Trenton Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 13 | 68.42% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 31.58% |
Things to know
What percentage of Trenton, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.71% of Trenton population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Trenton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 13 (68.42% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Trenton, IL have?
Trenton, IL has 5 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.19% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Trenton is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Trenton, IL?
With 99.29% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Trenton.
That being said, with a 0.48% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Trenton.
What is the majority race in Trenton, IL?
With a population of 2,621 (97.65% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Trenton.
Asians are second largest race in Trenton, with 0.48% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
