Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Trenton, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,536

Median Agei

41.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.7%4,911

Hispanic/Latino

4.4%245

Two or More

4.2%235

Asian

1.1%63

Black

0.7%40

Other

0.7%39

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10%376

High School Diploma

30.6%1,152

Some College (<1 yr)

10.3%387

Some College (1+ yr)

11%416

Associate's Degree

8.8%333

Bachelor's Degree

12.5%472

Master's Degree

4.7%177

Professional Degree

0.6%22

Doctorate

0.4%14

HS or Higher

88.9%

BA or Higher

18.2%

Graduate+

5.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$99,500

Median Renti

$703

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.1%1,414

Renter-Occupied

38.9%899

Total Units

2,834

Homeownership

61.1%

Vacancy Rate

18.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.9%196

$50K–$100K

36.6%518

$100K–$150K

22.2%314

$150K–$200K

13.9%197

$200K–$300K

8.8%125

$300K–$500K

3.9%55

$500K–$1M

0.1%1

$1M+

0.6%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

219

$500–$750

277

$750–$1,000

287

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%24

2010–2019

2.4%68

2000–2009

3.3%94

1990–1999

4.4%125

1980–1989

8%227

1970–1979

15%426

1960–1969

19.2%544

1950–1959

9.6%271

1940–1949

9%254

1939 or earlier

28.3%801

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

54.7%1,266

Electricity

34.3%793

Bottled/LP Gas

5.4%125

Wood

4%92

No Fuel

1.3%31

Other

0.3%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,015

Mean Household Incomei

$71,067

Per Capita Incomei

$30,407

Poverty Ratei

17.2%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

2,332

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.4%218

$10K–$15K

6.4%147

$15K–$20K

6.1%142

$20K–$25K

6%139

$25K–$30K

4%92

$30K–$35K

3.6%84

$35K–$40K

4.9%113

$40K–$45K

5.6%129

$45K–$50K

4%92

$50K–$60K

8.2%190

$60K–$75K

9.2%212

$75K–$100K

14.1%326

$100K–$125K

8.3%191

$125K–$150K

4.8%111

$150K–$200K

3.5%82

$200K+

1.9%45

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

190

Residentsi

157

Avg. Tenant Renti

$382/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers99 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 881 homes87% occupied$382/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC10 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,015/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

47%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

48%

Low income$25K–$40K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

73% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4% of subsidized households are minority

32% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

76% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

851.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

China

Germany

Philippines

Korea

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,230

Avg. Commutei

12 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,237

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

338(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88%Insured

12%Uninsured