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Trenton, FL
City in Gilchrist County, Florida.
Population
2,320
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
684
ZIP codes
0
Trenton and its ZIP codes
Trenton at a glance
- Trenton is 64% denser than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,350, 34% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,500 (49% below Florida) and median rent is $927 a month.
Local data for Trenton, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Trenton, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,350
Poverty rate
18.8%
Median home value
$183,500
Median rent
$927/mo
Homeownership
55.6%
Bachelor's or higher
10.4%
Median age
31.5
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (232), Italian Americans (177), Honduran Americans (165).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gilchrist County. PPP loans are for Trenton.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,269
3,833 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,034
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$146M
FY 2026, $8,189 per person
How people get to work
Trenton, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.0%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.6%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Trenton, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
175
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
180
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 44°F
57.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Trenton, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.4%
U.S. 11.1% +6.3 pts
Cities near Trenton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AndrewsCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 5.4 |
| Fanning SpringsCity | 6.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Manatee RoadCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 13 |
| ChieflandCity | 8.5 mi | 6.8 |
| BellTown | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| NewberryCity | 13 mi | 60.6 |
| BronsonTown | 15 mi | 4.3 |
| Spring RidgeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| East BronsonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 11.4 |
| ArcherCity | 19 mi | 9.1 |
| Cross CityTown | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| High SpringsCity | 19 mi | 23 |
| Otter CreekTown | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| Fort WhiteTown | 23 mi | 2.6 |
| RaleighCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| AlachuaCity | 24 mi | 36.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Trenton, FL in?
- Trenton is in Gilchrist County, Florida.
- What is the population of Trenton, FL?
- About 2,320 people live in Trenton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Trenton?
- Nearby places include Andrews (6 mi), Fanning Springs (6.4 mi), Manatee Road (8.3 mi), Chiefland (8.5 mi), Bell (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023