Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Trinity, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,111

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.5%5,939

Hispanic/Latino

8.2%581

Black

3.6%257

Two or More

2.5%178

Asian

2.1%149

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.5%402

High School Diploma

28.6%1,355

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%366

Some College (1+ yr)

14.6%693

Associate's Degree

8.4%398

Bachelor's Degree

12.5%591

Master's Degree

7.2%341

Doctorate

0.4%21

HS or Higher

87.8%

BA or Higher

20.1%

Graduate+

7.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$216,600

Median Renti

$955

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.1%2,169

Renter-Occupied

19.9%538

Total Units

2,842

Homeownership

80.1%

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.1%154

$50K–$100K

7.3%158

$100K–$150K

6.6%143

$150K–$200K

20.8%452

$200K–$300K

33.7%732

$300K–$500K

15.3%332

$500K–$1M

8%173

$1M+

1.2%25

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

222

$1,000–$1,250

106

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%26

2010–2019

13.7%388

2000–2009

8.9%253

1990–1999

6.5%184

1980–1989

16.6%471

1970–1979

27.9%793

1960–1969

12.7%362

1950–1959

6.8%193

1940–1949

2.4%69

1939 or earlier

3.6%103

Heating Fuel

Electricity

72.8%1,972

Utility Gas

16.9%458

Fuel Oil

5.4%146

No Fuel

2.2%59

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%44

Wood

1%28

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$82,664

Mean Household Incomei

$91,853

Per Capita Incomei

$35,400

Poverty Ratei

11.6%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

3,603

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%104

$10K–$15K

6.9%187

$15K–$20K

5.1%137

$20K–$25K

3%81

$25K–$30K

1.6%42

$30K–$35K

1.9%51

$35K–$40K

2.4%64

$40K–$45K

5.5%150

$45K–$50K

1%26

$50K–$60K

8.2%221

$60K–$75K

9.2%249

$75K–$100K

8.9%241

$100K–$125K

12.3%334

$125K–$150K

13.7%372

$150K–$200K

11.8%319

$200K+

4.8%129

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$539/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers39 homes64% occupied$539/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $82,664/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

77%

Very low income$25K–$41K/yr

11%

Low income$41K–$66K/yr

12%

Who Receives This Housing

96% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

85% of subsidized households are minority

15% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

12% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1682.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,478

Avg. Commutei

23.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,489

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

355(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.8%Insured

8.2%Uninsured

Trinity, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026