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Trenton

Kentucky · 326 residents · 0.569 sq mi
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Trenton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,036. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 93 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $141,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
326
−22%since 2000
from 419 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
573 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 736 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
−8%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2693213744264791990201020202024Trenton
2024376
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,036
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,818
+57%since 2000
from $17,723 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,700
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(279)
Black9.2%(30)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.9%(36)
Diversity Score44.5%(145)
Diversity Score
45
+14%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+26.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
−4%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trenton, Kentucky?

Trenton, Kentucky has about 326 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trenton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Trenton, Kentucky earns about $53,036 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 $141,700, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Trenton, Kentucky?

About 21.6% 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 8.5% of people in Trenton, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trenton, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Trenton, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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