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Trenton

Nebraska · 465 residents (2025 est.) · 0.582 sq mi
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Trenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $69,200. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
487
−4%since 2000
from 507 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
837 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 871 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.8
+3%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:465 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4064785506216931990201020202024Trenton
2024487
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,078 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,644
+118%since 2000
from $14,057 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
+16%since 2010
from 0.406 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
31.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+17%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
82
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(498)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(459)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(9)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other3.5%(17)
Diversity Score13.8%(67)
Diversity Score
14
+368%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+76%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2011
from 39.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.7%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.9%
+22.0 ptssince 2017
from 53.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trenton, Nebraska?

Trenton, Nebraska has about 487 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trenton, Nebraska?

The typical household in Trenton, Nebraska earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trenton, Nebraska expensive?

In Trenton, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $69,200, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Trenton, Nebraska?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Trenton, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trenton, Nebraska?

About 13.6% of people in Trenton, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trenton, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Trenton, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 182 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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