Trenton, Wisconsin | |
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Town | |
Location of Trenton, Wisconsin |
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Coordinates: 44°37′7″N 92°31′49″W / 44.61861°N 92.53028°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Wisconsin |
County | Pierce |
Area | |
• Total | 30.2 sq mi (78.1 km2) |
• Land | 28.1 sq mi (72.8 km2) |
• Water | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km2) |
Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 1,737 |
• Density | 61.8/sq mi (23.9/km2) |
Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
FIPS code | 55-80550 |
GNIS feature ID | 1584293 |
Trenton is a town in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,737 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Hager City, North Red Wing, Pucketville, and Trenton are located in the town. The unincorporated communities of Moeville and Snows Corner are also located partially in the town.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of 30.2 square miles (78.1 km²). 28.1 square miles (72.8 km²) of it is land and 2.0 square miles (5.3 km²) of it (6.80%) is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,737 people, 647 households, and 500 families residing in the town. The population density was 61.8 people per square mile (23.9/km²). There were 671 housing units at an average density of 23.9 per square mile (9.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.79% White, 0.17% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.
There were 647 households out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.2% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.02.