Trenton is a village located in Hitchcock County Nebraska. Trenton has a 2024 population of 496. It is also the county seat of Hitchcock County. Trenton is currently declining at a rate of -1% annually and its population has decreased by -3.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 515 in 2020.
The average household income in Trenton is $61,048 with a poverty rate of 10.42%. The median age in Trenton is 43 years: 40.5 years for males, and 47.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Trenton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 450 | 96.15% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 3.42% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 192 | 2.26 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Non Family | 90 | 1.1 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Married | 56 | 3.66 | 96.4 | 3.6 |
| Female | 37 | 3.16 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Male | 9 | 1.44 | 0 | 100 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
70.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 3.36% |
| Associates Degree | 44 | 13.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 50 | 15.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 5.2% |
| High School Graduate | 119 | 36.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 2.14% |
| Some College | 79 | 24.16% |
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 | 310 | 295 | 61 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 10 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.16%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,583 | $59,583 | $70,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $51,250 |
| High School Graduate | $25,000 | $24,821 | $26,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,667 | $35,833 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,563 | $50,208 | $38,571 |
| Some College | $51,354 | $59,167 | $38,393 |
$46,563
Average Earnings
$50,208
Average Male
$38,571
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.78% of Trenton residents speak only English, while 0.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 411 | 35 | 8.52% |
| Multiple | 12 | 10 | 83.33% |
10.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.14%
Male Poverty Rate
12.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Trenton is Multiple, with 83.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Trenton is White, with 8.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.95% |
| High School | 15.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.67% |
| Some College | 6.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 10% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,750 | $77,256 |
| Households | $47,500 | $61,048 |
| Married Families | $83,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,167 | $37,727 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.5%
Male Marriage Rate
36.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
28
Number of Veterans
18
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 8.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
4.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
1%
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
64.96%
Born in Trenton
99.15%
Native Born
0.85%
Foreign Born
0.21%
Non Citizen
0.64%
Naturalized
99.15% of Trenton residents were born in the United States, with 64.96% having been born in Nebraska. 0.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 472 | -5 | -1.05% |
| 2028 | 477 | -5 | -1.04% |
| 2027 | 482 | -4 | -0.82% |
| 2026 | 486 | -5 | -1.02% |
| 2025 | 491 | -5 | -1.01% |
| 2024 | 496 | -5 | -1% |
| 2023 | 501 | -13 | -2.53% |
| 2022 | 514 | 2 | 0.39% |
| 2021 | 512 | -3 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 515 | -17 | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 532 | -4 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 536 | -5 | -0.92% |
| 2017 | 541 | -6 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 547 | -8 | -1.44% |
| 2015 | 555 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 555 | 8 | 1.46% |
| 2013 | 547 | -6 | -1.08% |
| 2012 | 553 | 5 | 0.91% |
| 2011 | 548 | -6 | -1.08% |
| 2010 | 554 | 0 | 0% |