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Trenton, TN


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Trenton, Tennessee

Trenton, Tennessee, in Gibson county, is 26 miles N of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 84 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city contains a population of approximately 4,683.

The People and Families of Trenton

In Trenton, about 42% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Trenton.

Approximately 35% of Trenton is non-white. Trenton offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Trenton had a median family income of $39,630.

Political Inclinations

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

Trenton Housing

Trenton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 57% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Trenton, 96% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Trenton do a lot of driving. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Trenton Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Trenton Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Trenton, TN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men46
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
Median Family Income57
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work12
Working at Home12
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Housing Recently Built62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime35
Low Violent Crime23

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