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Troutman

North Carolina · 3,698 residents · 7.881 sq mi
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Troutman has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,800. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,106 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $222,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,698
+132%since 2000
from 1,592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
469 / sq mi
+132%since 2000
from 202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
−2%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Troutman
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,786 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,677
+64%since 2000
from $19,261 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,300
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,130
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
17.0% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+83%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(2,660)
Black14.5%(537)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(272)
Asian1.5%(57)
Other1.8%(67)
Diversity Score52.9%(1,956)
Diversity Score
53
+2%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.2%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Troutman, North Carolina?

Troutman, North Carolina has about 3,698 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Troutman, North Carolina earns about $62,800 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 $222,300, and the typical rent is about $1,130 a month.

How educated are people in Troutman, North Carolina?

About 35.2% 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 7.3% 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 2,205 residents, a change of about 148 percent over that period.

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

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