Trenton, Ohio facts for kids
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Trenton, Ohio
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Peter Schrock Farmhouse on Carriage Lane
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Location of Trenton in Butler County
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 Trenton, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Trenton, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Butler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.85 sq mi (12.55 km2) |
| • Land | 4.84 sq mi (12.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,021 |
| • Density | 2,688.62/sq mi (1,038.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45067
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| Area code(s) | 513 |
| FIPS code | 39-77322 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1085821 |
| Website | www.ci.trenton.oh.us |
Trenton is a city located in the northeastern part of Butler County, Ohio, in the United States. It is west of Middletown and is part of the larger Cincinnati metropolitan area. In 2020, about 13,021 people lived there.
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History of Trenton
Trenton was first known as Bloomfield. It was planned out in 1815. The name Bloomfield came from Joseph Bloomfield, who was the governor of New Jersey.
In 1831, people found out that another town in Ohio already had a post office named Bloomfield. So, the town was renamed Trenton. This new name came from Trenton, which is the capital city of New Jersey.
Trenton was originally part of Madison Township. Later, it grew and added land from Wayne Township. The city was also once a stop on the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railway.
Geography of Trenton
Trenton is located on the west side of the Great Miami River. The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 4.56 square miles (11.81 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
Trenton has grown quite a bit over the years. Here is how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 151 | — | |
| 1850 | 220 | 45.7% | |
| 1860 | 301 | 36.8% | |
| 1870 | 341 | 13.3% | |
| 1880 | 377 | 10.6% | |
| 1900 | 387 | — | |
| 1910 | 564 | 45.7% | |
| 1920 | 618 | 9.6% | |
| 1930 | 666 | 7.8% | |
| 1940 | 777 | 16.7% | |
| 1950 | 987 | 27.0% | |
| 1960 | 3,064 | 210.4% | |
| 1970 | 5,278 | 72.3% | |
| 1980 | 6,401 | 21.3% | |
| 1990 | 6,189 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 8,746 | 41.3% | |
| 2010 | 11,869 | 35.7% | |
| 2020 | 13,021 | 9.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 13,305 | 12.1% | |
2010 Census Information
In 2010, the city had 11,869 people living there. There were 4,160 households and 3,258 families. The city had about 2,603 people per square mile (1,005 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Trenton were White (96.2%). About 1.0% were African American, and 0.5% were Asian. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 1.7% of the population.
Many households (47.0%) had children under 18 living with them. About 57.0% of households were married couples living together. The average household had 2.85 people, and the average family had 3.18 people.
The average age of people in Trenton was 32.2 years old. About 31% of residents were under 18. Also, 9.4% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Education
Students in Trenton attend Edgewood High School.
