Trinidad, Texas facts for kids
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Trinidad, Texas
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Location of Trinidad, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.13 sq mi (39.17 km2) |
| • Land | 14.90 sq mi (38.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 854 |
| • Density | 58.38/sq mi (22.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75163
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-73652 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1381023 |
Trinidad is a city in Henderson County, Texas, United States. It is located near the Trinity River, which is where the city gets its name. In 2020, about 860 people lived here.
A long time ago, when Texas was part of Spanish Texas, the town was called Santísima Trinidad de Salcedo.
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Where is Trinidad, Texas?
Trinidad is located on the western side of Henderson County. The Trinity River forms the city's western border. This river also separates Trinidad from Navarro County, Texas.
The eastern edge of the city follows Cedar Creek. This creek flows into the Trinity River. Part of the city's northern boundary is near the dam of Cedar Creek Reservoir.
Texas State Highway 31 goes through Trinidad. If you go east on this highway, you'll reach Athens, which is about 14 miles away. Athens is the main city (county seat) of Henderson County. If you go west, you'll get to Corsicana in Navarro County, about 23 miles away.
Texas State Highway 274 also starts in Trinidad. It goes north along the west side of Cedar Creek Reservoir. This highway leads to Kemp, which is about 23 miles away.
The city covers a total area of about 15.1 square miles (39.2 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.2 square miles (0.6 square kilometers), is covered by water.
What is the Weather Like?
Trinidad has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool.
Who Lives in Trinidad?
Here's how the population of Trinidad has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 786 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,079 | 37.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,130 | 4.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,056 | −6.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,091 | 3.3% | |
| 2010 | 886 | −18.8% | |
| 2020 | 860 | −2.9% | |
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In 2020, 860 people lived in Trinidad. There were 356 households and 212 families.
Most people in Trinidad are White. There are also groups of Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 11.63% of the people are of Hispanic or Latino background.
In 2000, the average household had about 2.54 people. The average family had about 3.14 people. About 34.2% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The median age in the city was 34 years old. This means half the people were younger than 34, and half were older.
Education in Trinidad
Students in Trinidad attend schools that are part of the Trinidad Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Trinidad (Texas) para niños
