Trenton, Illinois facts for kids
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Trenton
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Trenton in 1938
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Location of Trenton in Clinton County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Clinton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.88 sq mi (4.88 km2) |
| • Land | 1.88 sq mi (4.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,690 |
| • Density | 1,428.57/sq mi (551.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62293
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-75991 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397049 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Trenton, Illinois |
Trenton is a city in Clinton County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,690 at the 2020 census.
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Geography
Trenton is located at 38°36′21″N 89°40′54″W / 38.60583°N 89.68167°W (38.605943, -89.681725).
According to the 2010 census, Trenton has a total area of 1.31 square miles (3.39 km2), all land.
History
A fort was built here in 1810 by Nathaniel Journey to serve as a base for military efforts against the Native Americans. In the 1830s, the area was settled by many immigrants from Germany. The first church in the area was a Presbyterian Church established in 1837. A Methodist church was set up the following year. A Catholic parish was established here in 1864. Trenton, New Jersey, is the town after which this one is named.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 948 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,188 | 25.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,384 | 16.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,706 | 23.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,694 | −0.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,200 | −29.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,271 | 5.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,316 | 3.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,432 | 8.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,866 | 30.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,328 | 24.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,504 | 7.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,481 | −0.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,610 | 5.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,715 | 4.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,690 | −0.9% | |
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As of the 2020 census there were 2,690 people, 1,134 households, and 644 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,430.85 inhabitants per square mile (552.45/km2). There were 1,245 housing units at an average density of 662.23 per square mile (255.69/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.75% White, 0.89% African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 1.52% from other races, and 4.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.05% of the population.
There were 1,134 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.77% were married couples living together, 8.73% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.21% were non-families. 38.01% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.84% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 2.28.
The city's age distribution consisted of 23.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $54,138, and the median income for a family was $77,708. Males had a median income of $51,447 versus $34,808 for females. The per capita income for the city was $32,522. About 2.3% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- Trem Carr (1891–1946), film producer; born in Trenton
- Lefty Leifield, pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Browns; born in Trenton
- Russ Schoene, basketball player
See also
In Spanish: Trenton (Illinois) para niños
