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Trinidad

Texas · 1,091 residents · 14.903 sq mi
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Trinidad has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,379. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $33,300. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,091
+3%since 1990
from 1,056 in 1990
1990 – 2025
73 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 71 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
−1%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6087408721K1K1990201020202024Trinidad
2024806
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,379
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,909 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,270
+60%since 1990
from $8,935 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.0%
−12.8 ptssince 1990
from 28.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,300
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$366
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $220 in 1990
US average: $602
67.0%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
33.0% rent
1.3
−39%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(882)
Black15.2%(161)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score40.7%(430)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(865)
Black13%(142)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(72)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score41.9%(458)
42
+3%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.3%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.3%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 60.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
−3%since 1990
from 21.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trinidad, Texas?

Trinidad, Texas has about 1,091 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Trinidad, Texas?

The typical household in Trinidad, Texas earns about $26,379 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trinidad, Texas expensive?

In Trinidad, Texas, the median home is worth about $33,300, and the typical rent is about $366 a month.

How educated are people in Trinidad, Texas?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Trinidad, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trinidad, Texas?

About 16.0% of people in Trinidad, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trinidad, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Trinidad, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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