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Trenton

Kentucky · 384 residents · 0.569 sq mi
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Trenton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,146. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $86,700. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% 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
384
−8%since 2000
from 419 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
675 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 736 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2693213744264791990201020202024Trenton
2024376
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,146
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,533
+16%since 2000
from $17,723 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−44.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−9%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(334)
Black16%(67)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.1%(164)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(322)
Black11.5%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.1%(112)
Diversity Score
29
−26%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+47%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
7.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trenton, Kentucky?

Trenton, Kentucky has about 384 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trenton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Trenton, Kentucky earns about $41,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trenton, Kentucky expensive?

In Trenton, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $86,700, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Trenton, Kentucky?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Trenton, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trenton, Kentucky?

About 12.7% of people in Trenton, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trenton, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Trenton, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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