Trinity County, Texas

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County in Texas, United States

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::summary County in Texas, United States ::

::data[format=table title="Infobox U.S. county"]

FieldValue
countyTrinity County
stateTexas
founded1850
seat wlGroveton
largest city wlTrinity
area_total_sq_mi714
area_land_sq_mi694
area_water_sq_mi20
area percentage2.9
census yr2020
pop13602
density_sq_miauto
ex imageTrinity county tx courthouse 2015.jpg
ex image size250
ex image capThe Trinity County Courthouse in Groveton
webwww.co.trinity.tx.us
time zoneCentral
named forTrinity River
district17th
::

| county = Trinity County | state = Texas | seal = | founded = 1850 | seat wl = Groveton | largest city wl = Trinity | area_total_sq_mi = 714 | area_land_sq_mi = 694 | area_water_sq_mi = 20 | area percentage = 2.9 | census yr = 2020 | pop = 13602 | density_sq_mi = auto | ex image = Trinity county tx courthouse 2015.jpg | ex image size = 250 | ex image cap = The Trinity County Courthouse in Groveton | web = www.co.trinity.tx.us | time zone = Central | named for = Trinity River | district = 17th

Trinity County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 13,602. Its county seat is Groveton. The county is named for the Trinity River. Trinity County is included in the Huntsville, Texas micropolitan statistical area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 714 sqmi, of which 20 sqmi (2.9%) are covered by water.

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

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Racial and ethnic composition

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{{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.''}}"] | Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | title=P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Trinity County, Texas|url=https://data.census.gov/table?g=0500000US48455&tid=DECENNIALSF12000.P004|website=United States Census Bureau |access-date= }} | title=P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Trinity County, Texas|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=0500000US48455&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=United States Census Bureau}} | % 2000 | % 2010 | |---|---|---|---|---| | White alone (NH) | 11,289 | 11,819 | 10,533 | 81.93% | | Black or African American alone (NH) | 1,635 | 1,377 | 1,086 | 11.87% | | Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 50 | 57 | 29 | 0.36% | | Asian alone (NH) | 31 | 36 | 30 | 0.22% | | Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.00% | | Some other race alone (NH) | 1 | 13 | 33 | 0.01% | | Multiracial (NH) | 105 | 166 | 573 | 0.76% | | Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 668 | 1,117 | 1,314 | 4.85% | | Total | 13,779 | 14,585 | 13,602 | 100.00% | ::

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 13,602. The median age was 50.6 years, with 19.3% of residents under the age of 18 and 27.3% of residents 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 97.6 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 95.4 males age 18 and over.

The racial makeup of the county was 79.6% White, 8.0% Black or African American, 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2% Asian,

There were 5,847 households in the county, of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 47.4% were married-couple households, 20.7% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 27.4% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 8,173 housing units, of which 28.5% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 79.6% were owner-occupied and 20.4% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.1% and the rental vacancy rate was 15.2%.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, 13,779 people, 5,723 households, and 4,000 families resided in the county. The population density was 20 /mi2. The 8,141 housing units had an average density of 12 /mi2. The racial makeup of the county was 83.75% White, 11.92% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 2.67% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. About 4.85% of the population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race.

Of the 5,723 households, 25.7% had children under 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were not families. About 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the county, the age distribution was 22.9% under 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,070 and for a family was $32,304. Males had a median income of $27,518 versus $21,696 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,472. About 13.20% of families and 17.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.80% of those under age 18 and 13.90% of those age 65 or over.

Education

These school districts serve Trinity County:

A small portion of Kennard ISD, located in neighboring Houston County, goes into Trinity County. The county is in the service area of Angelina College.

Transportation

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8e/McGiffert_Log_Loader_2,_TX_1907.jpg" caption="Southern Pine Lumber Company steam log loader, Trinity County around 1907: The crew is loading logs into a railcar."] ::

Major highways

Railroads

Union Pacific operates a freight line running north–south through Trinity County.

Communities

Cities

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities

Ghost towns

Politics

References

References

  1. "Trinity County, Texas".
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties.
  3. (August 22, 2012). "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau.
  4. "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". [[US Census Bureau]].
  5. "Texas Almanac: Population History of Counties from 1850–2010". Texas Almanac.
  6. "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Trinity County, Texas".
  7. "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Trinity County, Texas".
  8. "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Trinity County, Texas".
  9. (2021). "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)".
  10. (2021). "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)".
  11. (2023). "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)".
  12. "U.S. Census website". [[United States Census Bureau]].
  13. [https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.130.htm Texas Education Code, Sec. 130.165. ANGELINA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.].
  14. [http://www.nationalatlas.gov/mld/railrdl.html National Atlas] {{webarchive. link. (May 11, 2008)
  15. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections".
  16. (November 5, 2024). "2024 Senate Election (Official Returns)".

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