Demographics & People — Trenton, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,542 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~5,500 |
| Median Age | 41.8 |
| Total Households | 2,171 |
| Family Households | 1,236 |
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1215 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,007 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Asian | 82 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 217 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,206 |
| Other groups | 995 |
| German | 785 |
| American | 695 |
| Irish | 643 |
| English | 552 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 223 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 208 |
| Italian | 156 |
| Scotch-Irish | 93 |
Language
| English Only | 5,031 |
| Spanish | 37 |
| Population 5+ | 5,158 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 379 |
| Population 18+ | 4,194 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 12.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Trenton, Missouri.