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Trenton, TX
City in Fannin County, Texas.
Population
653
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
349
ZIP codes
0
Trenton and its ZIP codes
Trenton at a glance
- Trenton is about 3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,929, 31% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,000 (42% below Texas) and median rent is $1,286 a month.
Local data for Trenton, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Trenton, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,929
Poverty rate
16.2%
Median home value
$164,000
Median rent
$1,286/mo
Homeownership
79.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.8%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
29.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (80), Irish Americans (77), Mexican Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fannin County. PPP loans are for Trenton.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,417
8,995 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,981
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$306M
FY 2026, $8,581 per person
How people get to work
Trenton, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.2%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home18.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Trenton, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
603
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
139
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 33°F
45.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Trenton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities near Trenton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LeonardCity | 3.5 mi | 2.3 |
| WhitewrightTown | 6.5 mi | 1.8 |
| WestminsterCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 4 |
| Blue RidgeCity | 8.9 mi | 1.3 |
| BaileyCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Tom BeanCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| EctorCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| SavoyCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| CelesteCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| BellsTown | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| Van AlstyneCity | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| AnnaCity | 14 mi | 17.9 |
| BonhamCity | 15 mi | 9.8 |
| MelissaCity | 16 mi | 11.5 |
| Wolfe CityCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| HoweTown | 17 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Trenton, TX in?
- Trenton is in Fannin County, Texas.
- What is the population of Trenton, TX?
- About 653 people live in Trenton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Trenton?
- Nearby places include Leonard (3.5 mi), Whitewright (6.5 mi), Westminster (8.5 mi), Blue Ridge (8.9 mi), Bailey (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023