Trenton is a city in north-central Florida and the county seat of Gilchrist County, which was organized in 1925 as the last county formed in the state. The 2020 census recorded Trenton's population at 2,015, making it a small county seat whose influence reaches well beyond its compact city limits. The city is part of the Gainesville metropolitan statistical area, placing it within convenient driving distance of the university town and its regional employment, healthcare, and shopping. Gilchrist County is distinctly rural, and Trenton reflects that character in its pace and its economy, which is rooted in agriculture and local services. The county is framed by two of Florida's most storied rivers: the Suwannee River, which borders the western edge, and the Santa Fe River, which runs along the northern edge. The area is also known for an abundance of freshwater springs, a feature that draws recreation and tourism to the surrounding countryside. Trenton itself serves as the civic and administrative center of the county, hosting the courthouse and county offices, while also functioning as a small community of homes, schools, and local businesses. Public education is provided by the Gilchrist County School District, a compact system of four schools serving the county's students. For those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle in North Florida, Trenton offers an authentic small-town environment with open land, a low-density residential pattern, and ready access to the outdoors. Its position between Gainesville to the east and the recreational rivers and springs to the west and north gives residents both convenience and a connection to Florida's natural landscape.