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Trenton

Tennessee · 4,240 residents · 8.037 sq mi
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Trenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,517. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $93,300. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,240
−9%since 2000
from 4,683 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
528 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 583 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+6%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Trenton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,517
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,535 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,063
+11%since 2000
from $16,225 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 10%
Information24.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
52.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+19%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(3,019)
Black32.6%(1,526)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(80)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.4%(2,737)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(2,665)
Black28.8%(1,222)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(177)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other8.3%(353)
Diversity Score69.4%(2,941)
Diversity Score
69
+19%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+115%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
25.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trenton, Tennessee?

Trenton, Tennessee has about 4,240 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trenton, Tennessee?

The typical household in Trenton, Tennessee earns about $29,517 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trenton, Tennessee expensive?

In Trenton, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $93,300, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Trenton, Tennessee?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Trenton, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trenton, Tennessee?

About 24.0% of people in Trenton, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trenton, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Trenton, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 596 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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