Trenton, Florida
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Trenton is a city in Gilchrist County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,617 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2004 estimates, the town had a population of 1,767. It is the county seat of Gilchrist CountyGR6.
[edit] Geography
Trenton is located at (29.615081, -82.817732)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.7 km² (2.6 mi²), all land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 1,617 people, 608 households, and 390 families residing in the city. The population density was 241.1/km² (623.4/mi²). There were 690 housing units at an average density of 102.9/km² (266.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 77.67% White, 20.16% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.67% of the population.
There were 608 households out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 19.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 83.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,259, and the median income for a family was $29,773. Males had a median income of $24,000 versus $21,302 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,054. About 18.9% of families and 20.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.2% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] External links
- Trenton/Gilchrist County Chamber of Commerce
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