Trenton, TN

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Trenton

Neighborhood

Gibson, TN

Edison / Hickory Grove

Vaughns Grove / Georgetown

Grizzard / Poplar Grove

New Enterprise / New Shiloh

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Trenton

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

20.8%

Households with Children

30.2%

School Enrollment K-12

466

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.6%
School Age (5-17): 15.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.1%
Working Age (35-54): 23.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.4%
Seniors (65+): 17.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 17.9%
High School / GED: 32.8%
Some College or Associate's: 28.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.3%
Single Parents: 13.9%
Couples & Adults: 20.2%
Living Alone: 49.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 23.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 88.1%
Puerto Rican: 9.5%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 1.2%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 1.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 26.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 73.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 79.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 20.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 78.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 18.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.4%
Spanish: 3.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.7%
Elementary (1-4): 7.6%
Middle School (5-8): 3.9%
High School (9-12): 4.0%
College / Graduate: 7.9%
Not Enrolled: 74.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources