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Triangle

Virginia · 9,589 residents · 2.815 sq mi
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Triangle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,438. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $452,400. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 133%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,589
+74%since 2000
from 5,500 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,406 / sq mi
+74%since 2000
from 1,954 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
+12%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,438
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,844 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,724
+104%since 2000
from $18,982 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$452,400
+133%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,259
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $647 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
47.6% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+49%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(3,195)
Black27.9%(1,533)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(408)
Asian2.9%(158)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.1%(3,747)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.1%(2,218)
Black39.6%(3,800)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(2,269)
Asian6.6%(632)
Other5.7%(548)
Diversity Score89.8%(8,615)
Diversity Score
90
+32%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.2 min
+64%since 2000
from 27.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 79.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.9%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
24.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Triangle, Virginia?

Triangle, Virginia has about 9,589 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Triangle, Virginia?

The typical household in Triangle, Virginia earns about $91,438 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 $452,400, and the typical rent is about $1,259 a month.

How educated are people in Triangle, Virginia?

About 37.8% 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 12.1% 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 4,849 residents, a change of about 102 percent over that period.

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

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