Demographics & People — Trenton, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,673 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,600 |
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| Median Age | 38.0 |
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| Total Households | 1,150 |
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| Family Households | 669 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0421 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,563 |
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| Black or African American | 8 |
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| Asian | 18 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,241 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 914 |
| Irish | 298 |
| English | 205 |
| Other groups | 148 |
| French (except Basque) | 108 |
| American | 80 |
| Italian | 46 |
| Dutch | 44 |
| Polish | 39 |
Language
| English Only | 2,484 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,522 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 238 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,057 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Trenton, Illinois.
