Trenton, North Dakota

Trenton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in northwestern Williams County, North Dakota, United States. It lies along North Dakota Highway 1804 southwest of the city of Williston, the county seat of Williams County.[3] The community lies 220 miles north-west of Bismarck. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.

Trenton
Census-designated place
Trenton
Location within the state of North Dakota
Trenton
Trenton (the United States)
Coordinates: 48°04′12″N 103°50′35″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountyWilliams
Area
[1]
 • Total1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2)
 • Land1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,933 ft (589 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total488
 • Density466.09/sq mi (179.98/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
58853
Area code701
FIPS code38-79460
GNIS feature ID2805291[2]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020488—
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Trenton has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[5]

Transportation

Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Williston, 14 miles (23 km) to the northeast.

In July 2013, An Amtrak Empire Builder train collided with a bulldozer 9 miles (14 km) west of Trenton, killing the operator.[6]

Education

It is within the Eight Mile School District.[7]

References
  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Trenton, North Dakota
  3. Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '08. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2008, p. 77.
  4. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. Climate Summary for Trenton, North Dakota
  6. "Williston man dies in train-bulldozer crash".
  7. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Williams County, ND" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.


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