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Trent, TX
Town in Taylor County, Texas.
Population
280
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
694
ZIP codes
0
Trent and its ZIP codes
Trent at a glance
- Trent is about 6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
Local data for Trent, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Taylor County. PPP loans are for Trent.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,252
68,821 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,692
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $7,850 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Trent, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
965
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,923
3.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 31°F
26.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Trent, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Trent
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MerkelTown | 6.9 mi | 2.8 |
| TyeCity | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| SweetwaterCity | 17 mi | 11.1 |
| SylvesterCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| HawleyCity | 20 mi | 2.9 |
| McCaulleyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| Buffalo GapTown | 22 mi | 2.4 |
| ImpactTown | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| AnsonCity | 23 mi | 2.8 |
| RobyCity | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| AbileneCity | 24 mi | 106.7 |
| RoscoeCity | 25 mi | 3.2 |
| TuscolaCity | 27 mi | 0.9 |
| PotosiCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 18.3 |
| HamlinCity | 28 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Trent, TX in?
- Trent is in Taylor County, Texas.
- What is the population of Trent, TX?
- About 280 people live in Trent, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Trent?
- Nearby places include Merkel (6.9 mi), Tye (15 mi), Sweetwater (17 mi), Sylvester (18 mi), Hawley (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023