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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Triangle

Virginia · 5,500 residents · 2.815 sq mi
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Triangle has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,844. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $129,100. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,500
+16%since 1990
from 4,740 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,954 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 1,684 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.0
+6%since 1990
from 28.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K6K8K10K12K1990201020202024Triangle
202410K
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Section 02

Income & economy

$38,844
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,277 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,982
+25%since 1990
from $15,234 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$129,100
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $125,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$647
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $494 in 1990
US average: $602
36.8%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 37.4% in 1990
63.2% rent
3.3
−15%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(3,763)
Black16.9%(803)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(146)
Asian2.3%(108)
Diversity Score47.3%(2,241)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(3,195)
Black27.9%(1,533)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(408)
Asian2.9%(158)
Diversity Score68.1%(3,747)
68
+44%since 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.8%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.8%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.6 min
−4%since 1990
from 28.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Triangle, Virginia?

Triangle, Virginia has about 5,500 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Triangle, Virginia?

The typical household in Triangle, Virginia earns about $38,844 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Triangle, Virginia expensive?

In Triangle, Virginia, the median home is worth about $129,100, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Triangle, Virginia?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Triangle, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Triangle, Virginia?

About 8.8% of people in Triangle, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Triangle, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Triangle, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 760 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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