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Troutman

North Carolina · 4,336 residents (2025 est.) · 7.881 sq mi
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Troutman is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,462. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,403 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $398,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 36% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 171%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,995
+151%since 2000
from 1,592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
507 / sq mi
+151%since 2000
from 202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
−8%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,336 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Troutman
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,462
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,786 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,160
+134%since 2000
from $19,261 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.4%
+48.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+9%since 2010
from 0.374 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$398,800
+171%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,292
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+110%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
95
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(1,125)
Black28%(446)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.7%(823)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(3,140)
Black10.5%(418)
Hispanic / Latino7%(280)
Asian2.3%(93)
Other1.6%(64)
Diversity Score45.7%(1,826)
Diversity Score
46
−12%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.4%
+27.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+100%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.7%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
0.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 9.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2017
from 83.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 3.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Troutman, North Carolina?

Troutman, North Carolina has about 3,995 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Troutman, North Carolina?

The typical household in Troutman, North Carolina earns about $98,462 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Troutman, North Carolina expensive?

In Troutman, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $398,800, and the typical rent is about $1,292 a month.

How educated are people in Troutman, North Carolina?

About 41.4% of adults age 25 and over in Troutman, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Troutman, North Carolina?

About 6.1% of people in Troutman, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Troutman, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Troutman, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,502 residents, a change of about 168 percent over that period.

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