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Trenton

South Carolina · 200 residents · 1.29 sq mi
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Trenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,000. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
200
−12%since 2000
from 226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
155 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+7%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1401962533093651990201020202024Trenton
2024258
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,037
+27%since 2000
from $17,352 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(107)
Black38%(76)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score67.8%(136)
Diversity Score
68
+17%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+34%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
39.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trenton, South Carolina?

Trenton, South Carolina has about 200 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Trenton, South Carolina earns about $41,250 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 $125,000, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Trenton, South Carolina?

About 29.0% 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 27.1% 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 93 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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