Terrell, Texas

Terrell, Texas
Downtown Terrell, Texas (2021)
Motto: 
"Building a Better Community"
Location of Terrell in Kaufman County, Texas
Coordinates: 32°45′15″N 96°17′32″W / 32.75417°N 96.29222°W / 32.75417; -96.29222
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyKaufman
Incorporated (city)1874
Government
  TypeCouncil-Manager
Area
  Total
27.33 sq mi (70.78 km2)
  Land26.95 sq mi (69.80 km2)
  Water0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2)
Elevation
522 ft (159 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
17,465
  Density640/sq mi (250/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
75160-75161
Area code(s)214, 469, 945, 972
FIPS code48-72284
GNIS feature ID2412050
Websitecityofterrell.org

Terrell is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, located in Kaufman County. As of the 2020 census, its population was 17,465. Terrell is located about 32 miles (51 km) east of Dallas.