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Trenton

Iowa · 74 residents · 0.461 sq mi
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Trenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 49% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
94% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

74
+14%vs 2021
vs 65 in 2021
2020 – 2024
161 / sq mi
+14%vs 2021
vs 141 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
44.7
−41%vs 2021
vs 75.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
334556677920202024Trenton
202475
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,500
US average: $66,278
$23,154
−23%vs 2021
vs $30,198 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
−18.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 31.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing16.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$70,900
US average: $265,253
94.4%
−5.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
5.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(65)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.0%
−6.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.8% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
−2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 78.5% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
31.9%
−9.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.5% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

35.1%
−11.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.2% in 2021
64.9%
+11.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.8% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trenton, Iowa?

Trenton, Iowa has about 74 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trenton, Iowa?

The typical household in Trenton, Iowa earns about $31,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trenton, Iowa expensive?

In Trenton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $70,900.

How educated are people in Trenton, Iowa?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Trenton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trenton, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Trenton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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