Trenton, Kentucky
City · Population 334 · #338 in Kentucky
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About Trenton
Trenton is a tiny community in southwestern Kentucky with an estimated population of 334.
Officially, Trenton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.57 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 586 residents per square mile.
📰 Trenton News Today
- Truck full of trash overturns into Kentucky field WSMV · Jul 7
- Train derailment cleanup continues in Trenton, Kentucky as businesses adapt News Channel 5 Nashville · Jan 2
- CSX train derailment in western Kentucky contained with no injuries reported LEX 18 News · Dec 30
- Shelter-in-place order lifted for western Kentucky city after train derailment fox56news.com · Dec 30
- Train derails 31 cars in southern Kentucky; shelter-in-place lifted WLKY · Dec 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Trenton Unique
- One of 16 places in the US named Trenton — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Trenton
- Trenton Market and Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)334
Rank in state#338 of 418
Land area0.57 sq mi
Density586/sq mi
Coordinates36.7209, -87.2622