Downtown Trenton Texas 3 (1 of 1), 2020
Trenton’s story
145 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1881Trenton is settled
TrentonTX
A town of 894, settled in 1881.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
894
2025 Census estimate · +24.3% since 2020
Typical home
$312K
−1% in a year
Household income
$54K
median
Median age
39.2
years
Jobs based here
342
Balanced
Is Trenton a good place to live?
22% of residents are 65 or older in Trenton, where Texas’ towns sit at 14% and U.S. towns at 18%. Trenton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
894 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
LeonardTrenton
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Trenton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Trenton, and how to reach them.
PowerOncorEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Trenton water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Trenton’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereFannin County Early Voting ClerkFannin County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code7549075490 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Trenton.
Schools
The schools Trenton’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by Trenton ISD. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton ElLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 | 276 | C |
| Trenton H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 213 | A |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
In Trenton, expect mild winters and hot summers
Trenton has mild winters and hot summers. At 93°F, Trenton’s July high is against 95°F in Texas’ towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter36–56°
Spring53–73°
Summer72–92°
Fall54–76°
Nov 13
typical first frost
Mar 16
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Most of Trenton’s workers commute out: the town has 0.9 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Trenton for work: only 5% work in town. The average trip to work in Trenton is 30 minutes. Jobs based in Trenton grew to 342 in 2023, 121 more than in 2013.
5%work in town
| Trenton | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $54,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.9% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Trenton5%
McKinney11%
Dallas11%
Plano8%
Sherman6%
35 mi
median commute distance
342
jobs based in Trenton
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Trenton
28 crimes were reported in Trenton in 2025: 16 property and 12 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Trenton is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
12
violent crimes reported in 2025
16
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Trenton is
Trenton beats the Texas average on 5 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 26% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Trenton.
| Trenton | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 22% | 23% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 74% | 79% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 35% |
31 measures vs. Texas
5 better22 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Trenton | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 13.7% | 19.3% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 13.6% | 19.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.4% | 5.7% |
TMC- Bonham Hospital
14.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Trenton, with tornadoes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
56risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesDroughtInland flooding
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
A typical Trenton home is worth about $312K
The typical Trenton home is worth about $312,000, down 1% in a year, 5% above the Texas typical home. 80% of Trenton households own their home.
$312KZillow home value
Typical home value
Trenton$312K
Texas$296K
−1%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Trenton
19pages on Trenton
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Trenton; the nearest are
Redeemers University North AmericaUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Greenville20.3 mi$7,000 tuitionEast Texas A&M UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Commerce28.4 mi$10,026 in-state tuitionNorth Central Texas CollegeCommunity college · Public · Gainesville49.1 mi$3,600 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Trenton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
About Trenton
City in Texas, United States
Trenton is a city in Fannin and Grayson counties in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, Trenton had a population of 743. The population is currently 854.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 761 ft
- ZIP code
- 75490
- Area code
- 903
Questions about Trenton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Trenton, TX a good place to live?
Trenton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Trenton, TX known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Lloyd Mangrum and Tex Wilson.