Trenton
City in Wayne County, Michigan
Trenton is a city in Wayne County, Michigan, with 18,544 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 597 ft (182 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Woodhaven, 2.2 miles W.
- 18,544residents (2020 Census)
- 597 ftelevation · 182 m
- 7.2 sq miland area · 18.8 km²
- 2,560 / sq mipopulation density
- 48183main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Trenton
Trenton is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A Downriver suburb of Detroit, Trenton is located roughly 18 miles (29.0 km) southwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 18,544.
A Shawnee village was built in the area by legendary war chief Blue Jacket after the 1795 Treaty of Greenville. The area later became the site of the Battle of Monguagon between Americans and a British-Indian coalition during the War of 1812. The battle is commemorated with a Michigan State Historical Site marker in present-day Elizabeth Park, which was the first county park in Michigan when it was established in 1919. Portions of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge are within the southern portion of Trenton.
The area was once part of the now-defunct Monguagon Township. Trenton was incorporated as a village in 1855 and again as a city in 1957. Trenton is known for its waterfront and growing boating community. Major industries include Stellantis-Chrysler's Trenton Engine Plant, Solutia, and the DTE Energy Trenton Channel Power Plant. Corewell Health Trenton Hospital is located within city limits and has 203 beds. The former McLouth Steel plant is also located in the city. The city operates the 21,000-square-foot (2,000 m2) Trenton Veterans Memorial Library and a historical museum.
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Living in Trenton
- Median household income
- $82,212
- Median home value
- $210,600
- Median rent
- $880/mo
- Median age
- 48.2
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Trenton had 18,544 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,544 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,560 per sq mi (988 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Trenton at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,544 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.24 sq mi (18.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.31 sq mi (0.79 km²) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1402° N, 83.1924° W |
| ZIP codes | 48183, 48138 |
| Official website | trentonmi.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2680420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Trenton
- Woodhaven2.2 mi W
- Riverview2.3 mi N
- Gibraltar2.4 mi S
- Southgate4.5 mi N
- Flat Rock5.0 mi SW
- Wyandotte5.2 mi N
- Rockwood5.4 mi SW
- South Rockwood6.8 mi SW
- Taylor7.0 mi NW
- Lincoln Park7.1 mi N
- Ecorse8.0 mi N
- Allen Park8.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Trenton
What county is Trenton in?
Trenton is in Wayne County, Michigan.
What is the population of Trenton, MI?
18,544 people lived in Trenton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Trenton, MI?
The main ZIP code is 48183. Other ZIP codes: 48138.
What is the elevation of Trenton?
597 feet (182 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Trenton?
Woodhaven (2.2 mi), Riverview (2.3 mi), Gibraltar (2.4 mi), Southgate (4.5 mi), Flat Rock (5.0 mi).
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