Trent

Town in Taylor County, Texas

Aerial view of Trent, Texas
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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.

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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Median household income
$85,000
Median home value
$59,100
Median rent
$715/mo
Median age
39.6
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Trent, TX population

Trent had 295 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census295
Density730 per sq mi (282 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Trent at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyTaylor County
TypeTown
Population295 (2020)
Land area0.40 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Elevation1,913 ft (583 m)
Coordinates32.4884° N, 100.1233° W
ZIP code79561
Census code (GEOID)4873580

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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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