Trent
Town in Taylor County, Texas

Trent is a town in Taylor County, Texas, with 295 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,913 ft (583 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Merkel, 6.7 miles E.
- 295residents (2020 Census)
- 1,913 ftelevation · 583 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 730 / sq mipopulation density
- 79561ZIP code
About Trent
Trent is a town in Taylor County, Texas, United States, that was established in 1881. The population was 295 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Abilene, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. Trent, Texas was named in honor of West Texas pioneer and cattleman, Isaac Riley Trent.
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Living in Trent
- Median household income
- $85,000
- Median home value
- $59,100
- Median rent
- $715/mo
- Median age
- 39.6
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Trent had 295 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 295 |
|---|---|
| Density | 730 per sq mi (282 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Trent at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Taylor County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 295 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.40 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,913 ft (583 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4884° N, 100.1233° W |
| ZIP code | 79561 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4873580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Trent
- Merkel6.7 mi E
- Tye15.2 mi E
- Sweetwater16.7 mi W
- Sylvester17.8 mi NW
- Hawley20.0 mi NE
- McCaulley20.7 mi N
- Impact22.0 mi E
- Buffalo Gap22.0 mi SE
- Abilene22.6 mi E
- Anson22.6 mi NE
- Roby23.2 mi NW
- Roscoe24.1 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Trent
What county is Trent in?
Trent is in Taylor County, Texas.
What is the population of Trent, TX?
295 people lived in Trent at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Trent, TX?
The ZIP code of Trent is 79561.
What is the elevation of Trent?
1,913 feet (583 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Trent?
Merkel (6.7 mi), Tye (15.2 mi), Sweetwater (16.7 mi), Sylvester (17.8 mi), Hawley (20.0 mi).
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