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Trenton, Nebraska
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Trenton in 2013 (looking south)
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Location of Trenton, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hitchcock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,674 ft (815 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 516 |
| • Density | 886.60/sq mi (342.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
69044
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-49145 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400002 |
| Website | villageoftrenton.net |
Trenton is a small village located in Hitchcock County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 516 people lived there. Trenton is also the county seat, which means it's the main town where the county government offices are located.
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History of Trenton
Trenton was officially planned and laid out in 1885. This happened when the railroad lines were built to reach that area. The village was named after Trenton, New Jersey, a city on the East Coast.
Because Trenton was located near the middle of the county, and it had a railroad station, it became very important. The main government offices for Hitchcock County were moved there. Before that, they were in a town called Culbertson.
Geography and Surroundings
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village of Trenton covers about 0.58 square miles (1.51 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Just west of Trenton, about two and a half miles away, you'll find the Trenton Dam. This dam holds back the water of the Republican River. It creates a large lake called Lake Swanson, which is a popular spot for outdoor activities.
Trenton's Climate
| Climate data for Trenton Dam 1N, Nebraska (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1949–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 78 (26) |
82 (28) |
93 (34) |
101 (38) |
103 (39) |
111 (44) |
111 (44) |
111 (44) |
106 (41) |
97 (36) |
86 (30) |
79 (26) |
111 (44) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 41.5 (5.3) |
45.0 (7.2) |
55.9 (13.3) |
64.3 (17.9) |
73.6 (23.1) |
85.3 (29.6) |
90.9 (32.7) |
88.6 (31.4) |
81.1 (27.3) |
67.6 (19.8) |
53.5 (11.9) |
42.8 (6.0) |
65.8 (18.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 28.3 (−2.1) |
31.3 (−0.4) |
41.2 (5.1) |
50.2 (10.1) |
60.3 (15.7) |
71.6 (22.0) |
77.1 (25.1) |
75.1 (23.9) |
66.4 (19.1) |
52.6 (11.4) |
39.4 (4.1) |
29.7 (−1.3) |
51.9 (11.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 15.1 (−9.4) |
17.6 (−8.0) |
26.5 (−3.1) |
36.1 (2.3) |
47.0 (8.3) |
58.0 (14.4) |
63.3 (17.4) |
61.6 (16.4) |
51.8 (11.0) |
37.7 (3.2) |
25.4 (−3.7) |
16.7 (−8.5) |
38.1 (3.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −24 (−31) |
−24 (−31) |
−25 (−32) |
9 (−13) |
23 (−5) |
34 (1) |
42 (6) |
42 (6) |
25 (−4) |
2 (−17) |
−16 (−27) |
−31 (−35) |
−31 (−35) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.36 (9.1) |
0.48 (12) |
0.94 (24) |
2.23 (57) |
2.89 (73) |
3.04 (77) |
3.29 (84) |
2.91 (74) |
1.44 (37) |
1.55 (39) |
0.70 (18) |
0.46 (12) |
20.29 (515) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 3.6 (9.1) |
4.3 (11) |
3.7 (9.4) |
2.0 (5.1) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.5 (3.8) |
2.8 (7.1) |
3.8 (9.7) |
21.8 (55) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 2.1 | 3.0 | 4.2 | 7.6 | 9.8 | 9.4 | 8.9 | 7.7 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 69.3 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 1.7 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 10.2 |
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Trenton experiences a climate with warm summers and cold winters. The hottest month is usually July, and the coldest is January. The area gets a moderate amount of rain and some snow each year.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 267 | — | |
| 1900 | 329 | 23.2% | |
| 1910 | 497 | 51.1% | |
| 1920 | 592 | 19.1% | |
| 1930 | 865 | 46.1% | |
| 1940 | 920 | 6.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,239 | 34.7% | |
| 1960 | 914 | −26.2% | |
| 1970 | 770 | −15.8% | |
| 1980 | 796 | 3.4% | |
| 1990 | 656 | −17.6% | |
| 2000 | 507 | −22.7% | |
| 2010 | 560 | 10.5% | |
| 2020 | 516 | −7.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Over the years, Trenton's population has changed. It grew quite a bit in the early to mid-1900s, reaching its highest point in 1950 with 1,239 people. Since then, the population has slowly decreased.
Trenton's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Trenton had 560 people living there. These people lived in 264 different homes. About half of these homes were families.
- Most people in Trenton (98.4%) were White.
- A small number of people were African American (0.4%) or Native American (0.5%).
- About 1.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Trenton in 2010 was about 48 years old.
- About 18.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 27.7% of residents were 65 years old or older.
- The number of males and females in the village was almost equal.
Famous People from Trenton
- Tom Baker is a notable person from Trenton. He served as a state legislator for Nebraska. This means he was a person who helped make laws for the state.
See also
In Spanish: Trenton (Nebraska) para niños
