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Trenton

South Carolina · 196 residents · 1.29 sq mi
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Trenton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,625. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $135,400. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.6% of residents. Households here earn about 61% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
196
−13%since 2000
from 226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
152 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.8
+14%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1401962533093651990201020202024Trenton
2024258
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,625
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,210
+91%since 2000
from $17,352 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.279
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,400
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,075
+324%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−35.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.9%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−15%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(150)
Black30.5%(69)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.2%(131)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(126)
Black31.6%(62)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.6%(119)
Diversity Score
61
+4%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.4%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.1%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trenton, South Carolina?

Trenton, South Carolina has about 196 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trenton, South Carolina?

The typical household in Trenton, South Carolina earns about $70,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trenton, South Carolina expensive?

In Trenton, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $135,400, and the typical rent is about $1,075 a month.

How educated are people in Trenton, South Carolina?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Trenton, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trenton, South Carolina?

About 0.6% of people in Trenton, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trenton, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Trenton, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 97 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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