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Trenton

Georgia · 2,301 residents · 3.216 sq mi
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Trenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,005. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $109,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
2,301
+18%since 2000
from 1,942 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
715 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
−5%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Trenton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,005
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,612 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,440
+25%since 2000
from $16,336 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$597
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.2%
−33.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+36%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,887)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(27)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(99)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(2,151)
Black0.7%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(74)
Asian0.8%(19)
Other2.4%(55)
Diversity Score16.8%(387)
Diversity Score
17
+230%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
10.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trenton, Georgia?

Trenton, Georgia has about 2,301 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trenton, Georgia?

The typical household in Trenton, Georgia earns about $39,005 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trenton, Georgia expensive?

In Trenton, Georgia, the median home is worth about $109,000, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Trenton, Georgia?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Trenton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trenton, Georgia?

About 8.9% of people in Trenton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trenton, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Trenton, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 307 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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