Trenton, Illinois facts for kids
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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) |
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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. In 2020, about 2,690 people lived there.
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Where is Trenton Located?
Trenton is found at 38°36′21″N 89°40′54″W / 38.60583°N 89.68167°W. It covers an area of about 1.31 square miles (3.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
A Look at Trenton's Past
Early Days and Settlers
In 1810, a fort was built here by Nathaniel Journey. It helped with military efforts against Native Americans. Later, in the 1830s, many families from Germany came to settle in this area.
Churches and Community Growth
The first church in Trenton was a Presbyterian Church. It was started in 1837. A Methodist church opened the next year. A Catholic church was built in 1864. Trenton, Illinois, was named after Trenton, New Jersey.
Who Lives in Trenton?
Population Over Time
| 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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In 2020, there were 2,690 people living in Trenton. There were 1,134 households and 644 families. The city had about 1,431 people per square mile.
Diversity in Trenton
Most people in Trenton are White (about 91.75%). There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 3.05% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all households, 26.5% had children under 18. About 42.77% were married couples living together. Many households (38.01%) were made up of people living alone. About 19.84% of these were people aged 65 or older.
Age and Income
The average age in Trenton is about 38.7 years. About 23.5% of the people are under 18. The median income for a household was $54,138. For families, it was $77,708.
Famous People From Trenton
- Trem Carr (1891–1946), a film producer, was born in Trenton.
- Lefty Leifield, a baseball pitcher for teams like the Pittsburgh Pirates, was also born here.
- Russ Schoene, a basketball player, is another notable person from Trenton.
Images for kids
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Trenton in 1938
See also
In Spanish: Trenton (Illinois) para niños
