Trenton, North Dakota facts for kids
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Trenton
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 Trenton
Location in North Dakota
Trenton
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Williams |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,933 ft (589 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 488 |
| • Density | 466.09/sq mi (179.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
58853
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-79460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805291 |
Trenton is a small place in Williams County, North Dakota, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially part of a city or town.
Trenton is also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This is a special area the government defines for counting people during a census. It helps them gather information about how many people live there.
You can find Trenton in the northwestern part of Williams County. It's located along North Dakota Highway 1804. The community is southwest of Williston, which is the main city in Williams County. Trenton is about 220 miles northwest of Bismarck, the capital of North Dakota. It was first counted as a CDP in the 2020 census.
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People Living in Trenton
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| 2020 | 488 | — | |
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The 2020 U.S. Census was the first time Trenton was officially listed as a census-designated place. In that year, 488 people lived in Trenton. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a country. It happens every ten years.
Trenton's Climate and Weather
Trenton has a type of weather called a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually quite dry. It doesn't get a lot of rain or snow. You might see this climate type called "BSk" on special climate maps.
Getting Around Trenton
Trenton is located near important transportation routes. The Amtrak Empire Builder train travels through the town. This train connects cities like Seattle, Portland, and Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Trenton.
If you want to catch the train, the closest station is in Williston. Williston is about 14 miles northeast of Trenton. The trains use tracks owned by the BNSF Railway.
In July 2013, an incident involving an Amtrak Empire Builder train happened near Trenton. The train was involved in a collision with a bulldozer about 9 miles west of the community.
Schools in Trenton
Children living in Trenton attend schools that are part of the Eight Mile School District. This district is responsible for providing education to students in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Trenton (Dakota del Norte) para niños
