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Trent, Texas
Location of Trent, Texas
Location of Trent, Texas
Taylor County Trent.svg
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)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 295
 • Density 738/sq mi (281.0/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
79561
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.

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
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

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:

Trent racial composition
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Number Percentage
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

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