City · Ohio
Trotwood, Ohio
Trotwood, city, in Montgomery County, Ohio. Trotwood had 23,190 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 23,070 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 23,041 (±30). GEOID 3977504.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
23,190
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,070 · ACS 2020-2024: 23,041 ±30
Median household income
$50,113
±$4,747 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$113,200
±$10,901 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$1,031
±$57 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Trotwood and what county is it in?
Trotwood is a city in Montgomery County, Ohio. It covers 30.5 square miles of land, 757 residents per square mile in 2020.
Trotwood is in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Trotwood, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 23,190 people lived in Trotwood on July 1, 2025, up 0.5% since 2020, in line with Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 23,070 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 23,041 (±30).
| Measure | Trotwood | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 23,041 ±30 | 536,096 | −1,334 |
| Households | 10,799 ±458 | 231,319 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.10 ±0.09 | 2.24 | −0.16 |
| Housing units | 12,254 ±486 | 252,843 | no clear change |
Trotwood's population since 2000
From 27,420 in 2000 to 23,190 in 2025: down 15.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Trotwood as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Trotwood?
The median resident of Trotwood is 44.6 years old; 18.6% are under 18 and 22.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 65.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 25.6%. 4.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Trotwood | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 ±1.9 | 38.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.6% ±2.8 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.4% ±2.1 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Male | 43.5% ±2.5 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 25.6% ±3.8 pts | 67.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 65.4% ±4.2 pts | 20.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7% ±2.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.0% ±2.0 pts | 5.3% | +2.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.2% ±2.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.9% ±1.5 pts | 8.4% | – |
| With a disability | 17.1% ±2.4 pts | 15.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.8% ±2.0 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.5% ±1.7 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.3% ±3.1 pts | 31.3% | +3.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.3% ±2.3 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.7% ±3.1 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Trotwood earn?
Half of Trotwood's 10,799 households earn less than $50,113 a year (±$4,747), against $66,139 in Montgomery County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $45,262 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Trotwood | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,113 ±$4,747 | $66,139 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,169 ±$5,181 | $88,114 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,393 ±$2,242 | $38,450 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.5% ±4.9 pts | 15.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 33.2% ±12.0 pts | 22.2% | −15.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.2% ±4.5 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% ±1.5 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.1% ±2.2 pts | 90.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Trotwood?
Owners occupy 57.6% of Trotwood's occupied homes and renters 42.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $113,200 by its owner (±$10,901). The median renter pays $1,031 a month including utilities, and 46.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Trotwood | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $113,200 ±$10,901 | $180,900 | +$24,098 |
| Median gross rent | $1,031 ±$57 | $1,026 | +$92 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.2% ±7.0 pts | 38.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,165 ±$52 | $1,438 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.6% ±3.2 pts | 62.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.4% ±3.2 pts | 37.5% | – |
| Housing units | 12,254 ±486 | 252,843 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.4% ±1.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2% ±2.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.7% ±2.9 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.2% ±2.0 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.8% ±3.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Trotwood work and get to work?
76.7% of Trotwood's workers drive alone and 8.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.6%.
| Measure | Trotwood | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.6% ±3.4 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.6% ±3.6 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.7% ±4.8 pts | 76.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4% ±4.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.9% ±2.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.6% ±1.9 pts | 12.0% | +6.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.5 min ±2.2 | 21.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Trotwood?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Trotwood, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $32,027 (Tract 703) to $75,987 (Tract 704).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 705Montgomery County | 4,105 | $52,951 |
| Tract 701.01Montgomery County | 4,080 | $50,722 |
| Tract 701.02Montgomery County | 3,358 | $42,356 |
| Tract 707Montgomery County | 3,426 | $50,709 |
| Tract 704Montgomery County | 2,691 | $75,987 |
| Tract 703Montgomery County | 2,498 | $32,027 |
| Tract 1Montgomery County | 2,776 | $44,662 |
| Tract 706Montgomery County | 1,077 | $61,673 |
| Tract 702.01Montgomery County | 905 | $24,609 |
| Tract 702.02Montgomery County | 2,078 | $40,981 |
| Tract 2Montgomery County | 1,893 | $26,266 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Trotwood) · Census block assignment files
How does Trotwood compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Trotwood is the 1,715th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 72nd-most populous of 923 in Ohio.
Trotwood ranks 1,524th of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 72nd | 923 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 599th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 651st | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 1,524th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 1,326th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 1,574th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 442nd | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 162nd | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 975th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 571st | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,586th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 664th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 846th | 1,731 |
Trotwood's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
Every place in Ohio, sortable · Compare Trotwood with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Trotwood?
9 of the 57 figures for Trotwood on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Trotwood are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Trotwood.