Trinity County, Texas

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
U.S. county
The Trinity County Courthouse in Groveton
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 31°05′N 95°07′W
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 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

National protected area

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
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.

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.[8]

Communities

Cities

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities

Ghost towns

Politics
Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[9]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 79.2% 4,737 19.3% 1,154 1.6% 94
2012 72.8% 4,537 25.9% 1,614 1.4% 84
2008 67.4% 4,095 31.7% 1,925 0.9% 57
2004 64.1% 3,985 35.5% 2,204 0.4% 24
2000 58.4% 3,093 40.4% 2,142 1.2% 62
1996 38.8% 2,058 52.2% 2,774 9.0% 478
1992 33.6% 1,988 47.1% 2,784 19.2% 1,137
1988 47.7% 2,448 51.7% 2,657 0.6% 32
1984 54.9% 2,599 44.7% 2,115 0.4% 21
1980 37.0% 1,503 61.7% 2,510 1.4% 55
1976 33.0% 1,042 66.6% 2,100 0.4% 12
1972 63.9% 1,467 36.0% 826 0.1% 2
1968 22.9% 636 41.2% 1,146 35.9% 997
1964 31.4% 763 68.1% 1,654 0.5% 11
1960 31.2% 707 67.2% 1,521 1.6% 36
1956 44.0% 865 55.5% 1,091 0.6% 11
1952 35.7% 958 64.3% 1,725
1948 11.4% 150 68.8% 905 19.8% 260
1944 8.2% 127 73.1% 1,132 18.7% 289
1940 13.2% 274 86.6% 1,791 0.2% 4
1936 11.2% 151 88.7% 1,196 0.1% 1
1932 4.1% 65 95.7% 1,514 0.2% 3
1928 39.9% 456 60.1% 686
1924 8.6% 146 88.9% 1,504 2.5% 42
1920 11.1% 125 57.0% 643 31.9% 360
1916 13.5% 156 78.4% 906 8.1% 93
1912 11.9% 112 69.5% 657 18.6% 176

See also

References
  1. "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. National Atlas Archived 2008-05-11 at the Wayback Machine
  9. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 11 April 2018.

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