Politics & Government
Census 2010: Trenton's Population Dips Slightly
The latest U.S. Census figures for Michigan were released on Tuesday.
The city of Trenton saw a slight decline in population over the past 10 years, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Trenton had 18,853 residents in 2010, down 3.7 percent from 19,584 residents in 2000. The .
Out of the 43 cities or towns in Wayne County, 32 also saw decreased populations.
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Some towns such as Brownstown (33.2%), Northville (35.5%) and Van Buren (22.3%) saw considerable growth, while other cities such as River Rouge (-20.3%), Highland Park (-29.7%) and Detroit (-25%) .
Trenton Mayor Gerald Brown said he was not surprised to see the decline.
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"I knew there was going to be a reduction because that seems to be the trend," Brown said. "I don’t believe that our population is going to impact us at all financially."
More detailed information on Trenton's figures will be posted as they become available from the Census Bureau.
City or town
2000 2010 Percentage change Trenton 19,584 18,853 -3.7 Grosse Ile 10,894 10,371 -4.8 Woodhaven 12,530 12,875 2.8 Riverview 13,272 12,486 -5.9 Southgate 30,136 30,047 -0.3 Brownstown 22,989 30,627 33.2 Wyandotte 28,006 25,883 -7.6Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
