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Trenton, MO
City in Grundy County, Missouri.
Population
5,536
Land area
6.4sq mi
People per sq mi
859
ZIP codes
0
Trenton and its ZIP codes
Trenton at a glance
- Trenton is about 9.5 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 133rd among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $50,015, 29% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,500 (57% below Missouri) and median rent is $703 a month.
Local data for Trenton, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Trenton, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,015
Poverty rate
18.1%
Median home value
$99,500
Median rent
$703/mo
Homeownership
61.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.2%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
12.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (672), Irish Americans (584), Mexican Americans (223).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grundy County. PPP loans are for Trenton.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,017
2,832 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,161
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$76.7M
FY 2026, $7,816 per person
How people get to work
Trenton, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 12.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Trenton, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
460
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 16°F
40.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Trenton, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Trenton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EdinburgCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.1 |
| TindallTown | 5 mi | 0.1 |
| Leisure LakeCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.4 |
| BrimsonVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.1 |
| LaredoCity | 9.4 mi | 0.3 |
| SpickardCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| GaltCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| JamesportCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| ChulaCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Gilman CityCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| HumphreysVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| OsgoodVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Lock SpringsVillage | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| Mount MoriahTown | 19 mi | 1 |
| HarrisTown | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| ChillicotheCity | 21 mi | 7.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Trenton, MO in?
- Trenton is in Grundy County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Trenton, MO?
- About 5,536 people live in Trenton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Trenton?
- Nearby places include Edinburg (4.4 mi), Tindall (5 mi), Leisure Lake (6.3 mi), Brimson (8.1 mi), Laredo (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023