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Trenton

Florida · 1,999 residents · 3.393 sq mi
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Trenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,028. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $72,900. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,999
+24%since 2000
from 1,617 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
589 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.1
−14%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Trenton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,028
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,259 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,462
+11%since 2000
from $13,054 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+50%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(1,236)
Black20.2%(326)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(27)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.5%(719)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(1,424)
Black17.5%(350)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(157)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other3.2%(64)
Diversity Score57.3%(1,145)
Diversity Score
57
+29%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+33%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.4%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trenton, Florida?

Trenton, Florida has about 1,999 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trenton, Florida?

The typical household in Trenton, Florida earns about $26,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trenton, Florida expensive?

In Trenton, Florida, the median home is worth about $72,900, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Trenton, Florida?

About 5.5% of adults age 25 and over in Trenton, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trenton, Florida?

About 35.7% of people in Trenton, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trenton, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Trenton, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 713 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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