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, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,664

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.9%2,554

Two or More

2.3%62

Hispanic/Latino

1%27

Asian

0.8%21

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%71

High School Diploma

24%444

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%101

Some College (1+ yr)

9.3%172

Associate's Degree

19.5%361

Bachelor's Degree

19.9%368

Master's Degree

8.3%154

Professional Degree

1.4%26

Doctorate

1%19

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

30.7%

Graduate+

10.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$178,200

Median Renti

$857

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.8%818

Renter-Occupied

29.2%337

Total Units

1,239

Homeownership

70.8%

Vacancy Rate

6.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.7%22

$50K–$100K

2.8%23

$100K–$150K

25.4%208

$150K–$200K

31.7%259

$200K–$300K

24.1%197

$300K–$500K

11.6%95

$500K–$1M

1.7%14

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

118

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4.1%51

2000–2009

14.4%178

1990–1999

8%99

1980–1989

14%174

1970–1979

10.4%129

1960–1969

15.6%193

1950–1959

10.1%125

1940–1949

4.9%61

1939 or earlier

18.5%229

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.3%777

Electricity

25.7%297

Bottled/LP Gas

4.2%48

No Fuel

1.9%22

Other

1%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,795

Mean Household Incomei

$92,182

Per Capita Incomei

$39,523

Poverty Ratei

12.4%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,460

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%35

$10K–$15K

0.9%10

$15K–$20K

1.2%14

$20K–$25K

8.2%95

$25K–$30K

2.2%25

$30K–$35K

5%58

$35K–$40K

2.8%32

$40K–$45K

5.5%63

$45K–$50K

0.9%10

$50K–$60K

4.5%52

$60K–$75K

14.7%170

$75K–$100K

10%116

$100K–$125K

13.2%152

$125K–$150K

12.8%148

$150K–$200K

7.9%91

$200K+

7.3%84

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

160.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,365

Avg. Commutei

25.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,395

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

208(10% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.5%Insured

6.5%Uninsured