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Trent Woods

North Carolina · 4,070 residents (2025 est.) · 2.972 sq mi
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Trent Woods is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,802. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $343,100. With a median age of 57.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,032
−4%since 2000
from 4,192 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,357 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,410 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.8
+24%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,070 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Trent Woods
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,802
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,482 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$74,346
+103%since 2000
from $36,690 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
+12%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$343,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,385
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $885 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
8.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
+49.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+30%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(4,079)
Black1.1%(45)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(27)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(218)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(3,949)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(45)
Diversity Score5.1%(204)
Diversity Score
5
−3%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.8%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 47.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.9%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2017
from 87.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trent Woods, North Carolina?

Trent Woods, North Carolina has about 4,032 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trent Woods, North Carolina?

The typical household in Trent Woods, North Carolina earns about $107,802 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trent Woods, North Carolina expensive?

In Trent Woods, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $343,100, and the typical rent is about $1,385 a month.

How educated are people in Trent Woods, North Carolina?

About 65.8% of adults age 25 and over in Trent Woods, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trent Woods, North Carolina?

About 3.5% of people in Trent Woods, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trent Woods, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Trent Woods, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,666 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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

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