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Trenton, SC
Town in Edgefield County, South Carolina.
Population
258
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
200
ZIP codes
0
Trenton and its ZIP codes
Local data for Trenton, SC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Edgefield County. PPP loans are for Trenton.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,256
6,119 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,250
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$241M
FY 2026, $9,378 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Trenton, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
315
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
37
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Trenton, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
18.3%
U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Trenton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EdgefieldTown | 5.8 mi | 4.3 |
| JohnstonTown | 6.6 mi | 2.6 |
| WardTown | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Murphys EstatesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| GranitevilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| Ridge SpringTown | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| WarrenvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| GlovervilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| BelvedereCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| BurnettownTown | 15 mi | 5.5 |
| MonettaTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| LangleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| AikenCity | 16 mi | 21.8 |
| North AugustaCity | 17 mi | 21.4 |
| ClearwaterCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.2 |
| SaludaTown | 19 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Trenton, SC in?
- Trenton is in Edgefield County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Trenton, SC?
- About 258 people live in Trenton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Trenton?
- Nearby places include Edgefield (5.8 mi), Johnston (6.6 mi), Ward (10 mi), Murphys Estates (11 mi), Graniteville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023