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Trent Woods

North Carolina · 4,074 residents · 2.972 sq mi
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Trent Woods is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,052. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $264,100. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 75% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,074
−3%since 2000
from 4,192 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,371 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,410 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.1
+12%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Trent Woods
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,052
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,482 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,067
+61%since 2000
from $36,690 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,299
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $885 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
9.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+9%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(3,785)
Black1.3%(51)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(71)
Asian1%(39)
Other1.6%(63)
Diversity Score13.5%(550)
Diversity Score
14
+160%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 47.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+34%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.0%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trent Woods, North Carolina?

Trent Woods, North Carolina has about 4,074 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Trent Woods, North Carolina earns about $99,052 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 $264,100, and the typical rent is about $1,299 a month.

How educated are people in Trent Woods, North Carolina?

About 56.0% 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 1.3% 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 1,708 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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

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