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Trenton, IL


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Trenton, Illinois

Trenton, Illinois, in Clinton county, is 32 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Trenton contains a population of approximately 2,610.

The People and Families of Trenton

In Trenton, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Trenton had a median family income of $56,190. Interestingly, lots of people in Trenton have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Trenton.

Trenton Housing

Trenton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 79% 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 Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Trenton Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Trenton Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Trenton Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Trenton College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Trenton People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Trenton, IL

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women98
Senior Citizens67
Male Share of the Population65
Age of the Population66
Female Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity55
Children Under 5 Years Old43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Rents45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
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