State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
871.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.25% (-71)
Growth Since 2010
-6.33% (-380)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Trenton, Missouri Population 2021
5,621
Trenton is a city located in Grundy County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Grundy County. With a 2020 population of 5,621, it is the 122nd largest city in Missouri and the 4446th largest city in the United States . Trenton is currently declining at a rate of -1.25% annually and its population has decreased by -6.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,001 in 2010. Spanning over 7 miles, Trenton has a population density of 872 people per square mile.
The average household income in Trenton is $52,113 with a poverty rate of 18.02%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $537 per month, and the median house value is $91,200. The median age in Trenton is 38.1 years, 33.6 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
Trenton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Trentonwas:
- White: 95.27%
- Two or more races: 2.37%
- Asian: 0.94%
- Black or African American: 0.49%
- Other race: 0.49%
- Native American: 0.36%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.09%
The current population of Trenton, Missouri is 5,621 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 5,621.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 6,001.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,497 | 95.27% |
| Two or More Races | 137 | 2.37% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.94% |
| Some Other Race | 28 | 0.49% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 0.49% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 21 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.09% |
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Trenton Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,315 | 2.35 | 57 |
| Non Family | 984 | 1.34 | 41.4 |
| Married | 975 | 3.11 | 80.4 |
| Female | 294 | 3.13 | 27.6 |
| Male | 62 | 2.85 | 75.8 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 188 | 4.74% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 292 | 7.36% |
| High School Graduate | 1,548 | 39.01% |
| Some College | 843 | 21.24% |
| Associates Degree | 414 | 10.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 450 | 11.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 233 | 5.87% |
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Trenton Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,745 | 3,265 | 662 |
| Hispanic | 127 | 127 | 11 |
| Asian | 37 | 37 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 3 |
| Other Race | 25 | 25 | 11 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | |
| Black | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 44.00%.
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$30,016
Average Earnings
$31,638
Average Male
$26,660
Average Female
Trenton Language by Age
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Trenton Language
94.58% of Trenton residents speak only English, while 5.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.58% of the population.
Trenton Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,093 | 887 | 17.42% |
| Multiple | 131 | 83 | 63.36% |
| Hispanic | 201 | 8 | 3.98% |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 100.00% |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 100.00% |
18.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.30%
Male Poverty Rate
19.70%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Trenton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Trenton is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Trenton is Hispanic, with 3.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.10%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.90%.
Trenton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Trenton Married by Age and Sex
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Trenton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Trenton Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 301 | 6.93% |
| Black | 5 | 17.86% |
Trenton Veterans by Education
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14.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
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56.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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73.45%
Born in Trenton
96.19%
Native Born
3.81%
Foreign Born
3.76%
Non Citizen
0.05%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.19% of Trenton residents were born in the United States, with 73.45% having been born in Missouri. 3.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,621 | -71 | -1.25% |
| 2020 | 5,692 | -71 | -1.23% |
| 2019 | 5,763 | -71 | -1.22% |
| 2018 | 5,834 | -11 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 5,845 | -67 | -1.13% |
| 2016 | 5,912 | 47 | 0.80% |
| 2015 | 5,865 | -90 | -1.51% |
| 2014 | 5,955 | -95 | -1.57% |
| 2013 | 6,050 | 12 | 0.20% |
| 2012 | 6,038 | 45 | 0.75% |
| 2011 | 5,993 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 5,997 | -219 | -0.36% |
| 2000 | 6,216 | 87 | 0.14% |
| 1990 | 6,129 | -682 | -1.05% |
| 1980 | 6,811 | 748 | 1.17% |
| 1970 | 6,063 | -199 | -0.32% |
| 1960 | 6,262 | 105 | 0.17% |
| 1950 | 6,157 | -889 | -1.34% |
| 1940 | 7,046 | 54 | 0.08% |
| 1930 | 6,992 | 41 | 0.06% |
| 1920 | 6,951 | 1,295 | 2.08% |
| 1910 | 5,656 | 260 | 0.47% |
| 1900 | 5,396 | 357 | 0.69% |
| 1890 | 5,039 | 1,727 | 4.29% |
| 1880 | 3,312 | 0.00% |