Trenton is a city located in Gilchrist County Florida. Trenton has a 2024 population of 2,248. It is also the county seat of Gilchrist County. Trenton is currently growing at a rate of 2.55% annually and its population has increased by 11.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,023 in 2020.
The average household income in Trenton is $58,812 with a poverty rate of 23.74%. The median age in Trenton is 33 years: 31.3 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Trenton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,562 | 74.92% |
| Two or more races | 194 | 9.3% |
| Black or African American | 185 | 8.87% |
| Native American | 69 | 3.31% |
| Other race | 66 | 3.17% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 735 | 2.61 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Married | 259 | 3.27 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Non Family | 200 | 1.37 | 58 | 42 |
| Female | 171 | 2.68 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Male | 105 | 3.24 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
57.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 136 | 10.49% |
| Associates Degree | 129 | 9.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 116 | 8.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 43 | 3.32% |
| High School Graduate | 522 | 40.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 124 | 9.56% |
| Some College | 227 | 17.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 923 | 809 | 148 |
| Hispanic | 189 | 102 | 0 |
| Black | 146 | 100 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 67 | 36 | 3 |
| Other Race | 44 | 33 | 0 |
| Native American | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.65%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,313 | $0 | $40,469 |
| Graduate Degree | $11,719 | $10,313 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,344 | $32,708 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,444 | $35,938 | $8,194 |
| Overall | $35,417 | $36,546 | $31,500 |
| Some College | $41,974 | $42,031 | $41,667 |
$35,417
Average Earnings
$36,546
Average Male
$31,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.83% of Trenton residents speak only English, while 16.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,230 | 260 | 21.14% |
| Multiple | 194 | 97 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 418 | 65 | 15.55% |
| Black | 136 | 64 | 47.06% |
| Native | 69 | 13 | 18.84% |
| Other | 62 | 2 | 3.23% |
23.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.1%
Male Poverty Rate
27.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Trenton is Multiple, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Trenton is Other, with 3.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.26% |
| High School | 27.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.38% |
| Some College | 12.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 82.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 72.73% |
| Female Employed | 18.31% |
| Male Employed | 6.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,173 | $56,981 |
| Households | $48,109 | $58,812 |
| Married Families | $62,679 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,417 | $55,677 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.4%
Male Marriage Rate
32.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
122
Number of Veterans
118
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| World War II | 14 |
| Korea | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 102 | 9.32% |
| Black | 17 | 10.37% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 3.98% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.06%
Born in Trenton
86.71%
Native Born
13.29%
Foreign Born
12.23%
Non Citizen
1.06%
Naturalized
86.71% of Trenton residents were born in the United States, with 61.06% having been born in Florida. 12.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,530 | 57 | 2.3% |
| 2028 | 2,473 | 56 | 2.32% |
| 2027 | 2,417 | 56 | 2.37% |
| 2026 | 2,361 | 57 | 2.47% |
| 2025 | 2,304 | 56 | 2.49% |
| 2024 | 2,248 | 56 | 2.55% |
| 2023 | 2,192 | 59 | 2.77% |
| 2022 | 2,133 | 63 | 3.04% |
| 2021 | 2,070 | 47 | 2.32% |
| 2020 | 2,023 | -130 | -6.04% |
| 2019 | 2,153 | 30 | 1.41% |
| 2018 | 2,123 | 40 | 1.92% |
| 2017 | 2,083 | 29 | 1.41% |
| 2016 | 2,054 | 21 | 1.03% |
| 2015 | 2,033 | 41 | 2.06% |
| 2014 | 1,992 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 1,990 | 6 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 1,984 | -13 | -0.65% |
| 2011 | 1,997 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 2,000 | 0 | 0% |