About Trent
Set in the northwestern part of Texas, Trent is a tiny community with an estimated population of 295.
Trent holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.4 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 738 residents per square mile.
📰 Trent News Today
- Wanda Lee Trent npwelch.com · Aug 3
- Trent Hunter Obituary Apr 14, 2026 newhopefh.com · Apr 14
- Texas A&M names Trent Ford ’29 as newest handler for Reveille X Texas A&M Stories · Apr 13
- Texas Senate Race: Trent Ashby emphasizes need for property tax relief ahead of primary election KETK.com · Feb 19
- Scott Steven Trent Obituary April 6, 2026 - harper-funeralhome.com harper-funeralhome.com · Apr 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Trent Unique
- Positioned in northwestern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 17 miles.
🏫 Schools in Trent
- TRENT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeTown
Population (2024)295
Rank in state#1095 of 1,224
Land area0.4 sq mi
Density738/sq mi
Coordinates32.4884, -100.1233