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Trenton

Illinois · 2,690 residents · 1.883 sq mi
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Trenton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,138. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $144,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,690
+3%since 2000
from 2,610 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,429 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,386 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+9%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Trenton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,138
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,095 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,522
+52%since 2000
from $21,393 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$690
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+46%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,542)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(34)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(138)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(2,433)
Black0.9%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3%(82)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other0.2%(5)
Diversity Score12.1%(324)
Diversity Score
12
+127%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+16%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.5%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trenton, Illinois?

Trenton, Illinois has about 2,690 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trenton, Illinois?

The typical household in Trenton, Illinois earns about $54,138 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trenton, Illinois expensive?

In Trenton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $144,800, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Trenton, Illinois?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Trenton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trenton, Illinois?

About 7.7% of people in Trenton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trenton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Trenton, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 211 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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