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Trenton

Ohio · 13,021 residents · 4.938 sq mi
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Trenton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,123. Population has grown 49% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $143,700. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,021
+49%since 2000
from 8,746 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,637 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 1,771 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.3
+6%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K8K10K12K14K1990201020202024Trenton
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,123
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,933 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,341
+39%since 2000
from $20,451 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,700
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,102
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−20%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(8,542)
Black0.4%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(76)
Asian0.3%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(346)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(11,487)
Black2.2%(292)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(358)
Asian0.7%(90)
Other1.2%(160)
Diversity Score17.3%(2,252)
Diversity Score
17
+337%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+95%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.3%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trenton, Ohio?

Trenton, Ohio has about 13,021 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trenton, Ohio?

The typical household in Trenton, Ohio earns about $82,123 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trenton, Ohio expensive?

In Trenton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $143,700, and the typical rent is about $1,102 a month.

How educated are people in Trenton, Ohio?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Trenton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trenton, Ohio?

About 6.0% of people in Trenton, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trenton, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Trenton, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,832 residents, a change of about 110 percent over that period.

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