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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Trenton

Missouri · 6,216 residents · 6.447 sq mi
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Trenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,733. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $47,300. With a median age of 42.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,216
+1%since 1990
from 6,129 in 1990
1990 – 2025
964 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 951 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.1
+5%since 1990
from 40.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Trenton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,733
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,617 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,834
+57%since 1990
from $10,080 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.1%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 20.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$331
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $240 in 1990
US average: $602
66.3%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.9% in 1990
33.7% rent
1.8
+20%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(6,096)
Black0.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.4%(206)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(5,969)
Black0.6%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(133)
Asian0.2%(13)
Diversity Score7.2%(447)
7
+114%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.7%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 70.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
−18%since 1990
from 15.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Trenton, Missouri?

Trenton, Missouri has about 6,216 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Trenton, Missouri?

The typical household in Trenton, Missouri earns about $25,733 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trenton, Missouri expensive?

In Trenton, Missouri, the median home is worth about $47,300, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Trenton, Missouri?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Trenton, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trenton, Missouri?

About 17.1% of people in Trenton, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trenton, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Trenton, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 87 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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