Trenton, Ohio
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Trenton is a city located in northeast Butler County, Ohio, west of Middletown. Originally in Madison Township, it later annexed land in Wayne Township, and withdrew to create a paper township. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,746.
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Geography
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Location of Trenton, Ohio
Trenton is located at 39°28'55" North, 84°27'34" West (39.481909, -84.459460)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.8 km² (3.8 mi²). 9.8 km² (3.8 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 8,746 people, 3,189 households, and 2,519 families residing in the city. The population density is 891.0/km² (2,310.4/mi²). There are 3,376 housing units at an average density of 343.9/km² (891.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 98.24% White, 0.48% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. 0.87% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,189 households out of which 43.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% are married couples living together, 10.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 21.0% are non-families. 17.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.74 and the average family size is 3.08.
In the city the population is spread out with 29.6% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 34.3% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 31 years. For every 100 females there are 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $50,933, and the median income for a family is $54,794. Males have a median income of $40,621 versus $26,703 for females. The per capita income for the city is $20,451. 3.7% of the population and 3.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.9% of those under the age of 18 and 8.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Historic population figures
- 1900--387
- 1910--564
- 1920--618
- 1930--636
- 1940--777
- 1950--987
- 1960--3,064
- 1970--5,278
- 1980--6,401
- 1990--6,189
External links
References
- Bert S. Barlow, W.H. Todhunter, Stephen D. Cone, Joseph J. Pater, and Frederick Schneider, eds. Centennial History of Butler County, Ohio. Hamilton, Ohio: B.F. Bowen, 1905.
- Jim Blount. The 1900's: 100 Years In the History of Butler County, Ohio. Hamilton, Ohio: Past Present Press, 2000.
- Butler County Engineer's Office. Butler County Official Transportation Map, 2003. Fairfield Township, Butler County, Ohio: The Office, 2003.
- A History and Biographical Cyclopaedia of Butler County, Ohio with Illustrations and Sketches of Its Representative Men and Pioneers. Cincinnati, Ohio: Western Biographical Publishing Company, 1882. [1] (http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohbutler/cyc/index.html)
- Ohio. Secretary of State. The Ohio municipal and township roster, 2002-2003. Columbus, Ohio: The Secretary, 2003.