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Trenton, GA


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Trenton, Georgia

Trenton, Georgia, in Dade county, is 16 miles SW of Chattanooga, Tennessee (center to center) and 100 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Chattanooga metropolitan area. Trenton contains a population of approximately 1,942.

The People and Families of Trenton

In Trenton, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Trenton had a median family income of $40,450.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Trenton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $200. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Trenton Housing

Trenton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 66% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Trenton, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Trenton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 14%Trenton Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Trenton, GA

Comparing Trenton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population78
Age of the Population69
Senior Citizens57
Racial Diversity51
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men46
Children Under 5 Years Old42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income57
People in Middle Class or Better58
People Above Poverty47
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Affordability of Rents76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime58
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