Trinity County, Texas

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Trinity County
U.S. county
The Trinity County Courthouse in Groveton
The Trinity County Courthouse in Groveton
Map of Texas highlighting Trinity County
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Map of the United States highlighting Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 31°05′N 95°07′W / 31.09°N 95.12°W / 31.09; -95.12
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1850
Named forTrinity River
SeatGroveton
Largest cityTrinity
Area
 • Total714 sq mi (1,850 km2)
 • Land694 sq mi (1,800 km2)
 • Water20 sq mi (50 km2)  2.9%%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total14,585
 • Density21/sq mi (8/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district8th
Websitewww.co.trinity.tx.us

Trinity County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,585.[1] Its county seat is Groveton.[2] The county is named for the Trinity River.

Trinity County is included in the Huntsville, TX Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Houston-The Woodlands, TX Combined Statistical Area.

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 714 square miles (1,850 km2), of which 694 square miles (1,800 km2) is land and 20 square miles (52 km2) (2.9%) is water.[3]

Adjacent counties[]

  • Angelina County (northeast)
  • Polk County (southeast)
  • San Jacinto County (south)
  • Walker County (southwest)
  • Houston County (northwest)

National protected area[]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18604,392—
18704,141−5.7%
18804,91518.7%
18907,64855.6%
190010,97643.5%
191012,76816.3%
192013,6236.7%
193013,6370.1%
194013,7050.5%
195010,040−26.7%
19607,539−24.9%
19707,6281.2%
19809,45023.9%
199011,44521.1%
200013,77920.4%
201014,5855.8%
2019 (est.)14,651[4]0.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1850–2010[6] 2010–2014[1]

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 13,779 people, 5,723 households, and 4,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile (8/km2). There were 8,141 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile (5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 83.75% White, 11.92% Black or African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.66% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. 4.85% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 5,723 households, out of which 25.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.10% were married couples living together, 11.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.10% were non-families. 26.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 22.90% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 22.30% from 25 to 44, 25.80% from 45 to 64, and 22.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 93.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,070, and the median income 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[]

The following 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.[8]

Transportation[]

Southern Pine Lumber Company steam log loader, Trinity County around 1907. Crew is loading logs into a railcar.

Major Highways[]

Railroads[]

Union Pacific operates a freight line running north–south through Trinity County.[9]

Communities[]

Cities[]

Census-designated place[]

Unincorporated communities[]

Ghost towns[]

Politics[]

Presidential elections results

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 26, 2013.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2015.
  4. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2015.
  6. ^ "Texas Almanac: Population History of Counties from 1850–2010" (PDF). Texas Almanac. Retrieved May 11, 2015.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  8. ^ Texas Education Code, Sec. 130.165. ANGELINA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA..
  9. ^ National Atlas Archived 2008-05-11 at the Wayback Machine
  10. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 11 April 2018.

External links[]

Media related to Trinity County, Texas at Wikimedia Commons

Coordinates: 31°05′N 95°07′W / 31.09°N 95.12°W / 31.09; -95.12

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