How long is the commute from Trenton, IL?
Workers who live in Trenton, IL take an average of 25.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
3.9% of workers walk to work.
10.1% work from home.
6.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.2 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Households without a car
- 6.2%
How people in Trenton get to work
| Means of transportation | Trenton | Clinton County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.7% (±5.7 points) | 76.3% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.6% (±3.1 points) | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 0.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.9% (±3.0 points) | 2.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.1% (±3.3 points) | 12.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Trenton, the average commute is not measurably different from Clinton County (25.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Trenton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Clinton County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Clinton County, Trenton ranks 16 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1471 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Trenton
| Vehicles available | Trenton | Clinton County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% (±3.7 points) | 3.2% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.4% (±7.5 points) | 26.6% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% (±7.5 points) | 38.6% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.5% (±6.0 points) | 31.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Trenton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Clinton County (3.2%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Trenton
| Trenton | Clinton County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.1% (±3.3 points) | 12.6% (±2.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.7% (±4.2 points) | 94.2% (±1.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.8% (±5.1 points) | 90.8% (±1.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Trenton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Clinton County (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Trenton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | — | 25.2 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Sugar Creek Township | 1.6 mi | 26.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Summerfield | 3.6 mi | 25.8 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Aviston | 4.1 mi | 30.5 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Lebanon Township | 4.4 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| New Baden | 5.1 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Albers | 5.8 mi | 30.0 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| St. Jacob Township | 6.7 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lebanon | 6.7 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Aviston, IL (30.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clinton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Germantown | 28.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 11 | Breese Township | 28.4 minutes (±6.1) |
| 12 | Breese | 27.7 minutes (±6.9) |
| 13 (tie) | Keyesport | 26.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 13 (tie) | Sugar Creek Township | 26.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 15 | Looking Glass Township | 26.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 16 | Trenton | 25.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 17 | Damiansville | 25.0 minutes (±6.6) |
| 18 | St. Rose Township | 24.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 19 | Lake Township | 24.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 20 | Hoffman | 23.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 21 | St. Rose | 22.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 22 | Beckemeyer | 22.7 minutes (±5.6) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Clinton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Trenton
How long is the average commute in Trenton?
Workers who live in Trenton, IL take an average of 25.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Trenton without a car?
6.2% of households in Trenton have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Trenton?
10.1% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Trenton worked from home, and 87.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Trenton city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Trenton city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Trenton city, Illinois
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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