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, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,583

Median Agei

36.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.4%12,955

Hispanic/Latino

2%269

Two or More

1.4%185

Black

1.1%154

Asian

0.1%15

Other

0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%308

High School Diploma

39.2%3,402

Some College (<1 yr)

9%783

Some College (1+ yr)

12.3%1,062

Associate's Degree

9.2%801

Bachelor's Degree

11.9%1,032

Master's Degree

4.1%359

Professional Degree

0.2%14

Doctorate

1%85

HS or Higher

90.5%

BA or Higher

17.2%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$234,900

Median Renti

$1,284

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.2%3,730

Renter-Occupied

21.8%1,038

Total Units

4,930

Homeownership

78.2%

Vacancy Rate

3.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.6%173

$50K–$100K

0.9%32

$100K–$150K

11.1%415

$150K–$200K

14.8%553

$200K–$300K

47.7%1,780

$300K–$500K

18.2%677

$1M+

2.7%100

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

351

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

114

$1,500–$2,000

397

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3.6%177

2010–2019

2.6%130

2000–2009

22.7%1,120

1990–1999

25.4%1,251

1980–1989

5.2%258

1970–1979

11.8%582

1960–1969

14.1%693

1950–1959

7.2%357

1940–1949

2.1%102

1939 or earlier

5.3%260

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64.5%3,077

Electricity

32.2%1,533

Fuel Oil

1.7%82

No Fuel

0.6%30

Other

0.6%27

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,635

Mean Household Incomei

$94,838

Per Capita Incomei

$33,931

Poverty Ratei

7.1%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

6,802

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%100

$10K–$15K

0.7%32

$15K–$20K

3%142

$20K–$25K

2.7%129

$25K–$30K

1%46

$30K–$35K

1.4%68

$35K–$40K

4.8%228

$40K–$45K

4.4%208

$45K–$50K

3.3%157

$50K–$60K

5.9%280

$60K–$75K

14.2%675

$75K–$100K

18.7%890

$100K–$125K

13.7%654

$125K–$150K

12.5%594

$150K–$200K

9.1%434

$200K+

2.7%131

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

109

Residentsi

126

Avg. Tenant Renti

$431/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers36 homes65% occupied$390/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 850 homes95% occupied$425/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC23 homes98% occupied$506/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $80,635/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

73.4%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

25.8%

Low income$40K–$65K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

79.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

10.5% of subsidized households are minority

21.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

70.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,429

Avg. Commutei

31.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,507

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

612(6% of civilian adults)