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Trenton

Missouri · 6,001 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 $34,093. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,500. Households here earn about 26% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
6,001
−3%since 2000
from 6,216 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
931 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 964 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
−1%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Trenton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,093
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,733 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,295
+16%since 2000
from $15,834 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.4%
−36.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
37.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+9%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(5,969)
Black0.6%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(133)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(447)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(5,689)
Black0.8%(49)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(146)
Asian0.5%(31)
Other1.2%(73)
Diversity Score12.1%(724)
Diversity Score
12
+68%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% 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
9.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trenton, Missouri?

Trenton, Missouri has about 6,001 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trenton, Missouri?

The typical household in Trenton, Missouri earns about $34,093 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 $68,500, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Trenton, Missouri?

About 10.3% 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 14.9% of people in Trenton, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trenton, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Trenton, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 128 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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