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Trent

South Dakota · 206 residents · 1.042 sq mi
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Trent has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,750. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 48 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $97,500. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
206
−19%since 2000
from 254 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
198 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 244 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.0
+31%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1912332753173591990201020202024Trent
2024341
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,750
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,161 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,582
+93%since 2000
from $16,855 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$673
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
20.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+63%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(248)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(188)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.3%(40)
Diversity Score41.1%(85)
Diversity Score
41
+4011%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trent, South Dakota?

Trent, South Dakota has about 206 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trent, South Dakota?

The typical household in Trent, South Dakota earns about $46,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trent, South Dakota expensive?

In Trent, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $97,500, and the typical rent is about $673 a month.

How educated are people in Trent, South Dakota?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Trent, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trent, South Dakota?

About 13.0% of people in Trent, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trent, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Trent, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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