Trenton, Pierce County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Trenton, Wisconsin
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Location of Trenton, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Pierce |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.2 sq mi (78.1 km2) |
| • Land | 28.1 sq mi (72.8 km2) |
| • Water | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
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| • Total | 1,737 |
| • Density | 61.8/sq mi (23.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-80550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584293 |
Trenton is a town located in Pierce County, Wisconsin. In the year 2000, about 1,737 people lived there. Several smaller communities are found within Trenton. These include Hager City, North Red Wing, Pucketville, and a community also called Trenton. Parts of Moeville and Snows Corner are also in the town.
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About Trenton's Location
Trenton covers a total area of about 30.2 square miles (78.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 28.1 square miles (72.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.0 square miles (5.3 square kilometers), is water. This means that about 6.80% of Trenton's total area is covered by water.
Who Lives in Trenton?
Based on the census from 2000, there were 1,737 people living in Trenton. These people lived in 647 households, and 500 of these were families. The town had about 61.8 people per square mile (23.9 people per square kilometer). There were 671 homes, with about 23.9 homes per square mile (9.2 homes per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Trenton were White (98.79%). A small number were African American (0.17%), Native American (0.29%), or Asian (0.12%). Some people (0.52%) were from two or more races. About 0.81% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 647 households, 34.6% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (68.2%) were married couples living together. About 5.1% had a female head of household without a husband. About 22.6% were not families.
About 15.9% of all households had only one person living there. And 6.5% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.68 people in each household and 3.02 people in each family.
Age Groups in Trenton
The people in Trenton were spread across different age groups:
- 25.7% were under 18 years old.
- 7.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 31.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Trenton was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 107.3 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 104.6 males.
Income in Trenton
In 2000, the average income for a household in Trenton was $53,229. For families, the average income was $58,224. Males earned an average of $37,028, while females earned an average of $25,288. The per capita income for the town was $23,634.
A small number of families (3.5%) and people (5.6%) lived below the poverty line. This included 6.2% of those under 18 and 3.8% of those aged 65 or older.
Famous People from Trenton
Some notable people who have lived in Trenton include:
- Clarence R. Magney: He was a justice on the Minnesota Supreme Court.
- Walter C. Owen: He was a justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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Location of Trenton, Wisconsin
See also
In Spanish: Trenton (condado de Pierce) para niños
