Trent, Texas facts for kids
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Trent, Texas
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Location of Trent, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,916 ft (584 m) |
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| • Total | 295 |
| • Density | 738/sq mi (281.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79561
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| Area code(s) | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-73580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413398 |
Trent is a small town in Taylor County, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1881. In 2020, about 295 people lived there. Trent is part of the larger Abilene, Texas area. The town was named after Isaac Riley Trent, who was an important cattleman in West Texas.
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Where is Trent Located?
Trent is a small town, covering about 0.4 square miles (1.1 square kilometers) of land. It's located in Taylor County, Texas.
What is the Climate Like?
Trent has a climate that is often found near deserts. It's called a semiarid steppe climate. This means it's usually dry, but not as dry as a true desert. It can get quite warm, especially in the summer.
How Many People Live in Trent?
The number of people living in Trent has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 412 | — | |
| 1940 | 366 | −11.2% | |
| 1950 | 296 | −19.1% | |
| 1960 | 298 | 0.7% | |
| 1970 | 333 | 11.7% | |
| 1980 | 313 | −6.0% | |
| 1990 | 319 | 1.9% | |
| 2000 | 318 | −0.3% | |
| 2010 | 337 | 6.0% | |
| 2020 | 295 | −12.5% | |
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People in Trent in 2020
In 2020, there were 295 people living in Trent. These people made up 78 households, with 48 of those being families.
Here's a breakdown of the different groups of people living in Trent in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 240 | 81.36% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 2 | 0.68% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 2 | 0.68% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 3 | 1.02% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 14 | 4.75% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 11.53% |
| Total | 295 |
See also
In Spanish: Trent (Texas) para niños
