Trinity, NC Demographics

A map of Trinity's Population by Race

Trinity, North Carolina has an estimated population of 7,111, a slight increase from the 7,006 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.5% White, 8.2% Hispanic, 3.6% Black, 2.5% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Trinity, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Trinity is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Trinity, that probability was 28.9% in 2020 and 29.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Trinity is ranked the 132nd most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Trinity was ranked the 131st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Trinity's White Population

5,939 residents of Trinity, or 83.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Trinity is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Trinity ranks 199th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trinity's White population has grown by an estimated 1.0%. White residents' share of Trinity's population has remained roughly unchanged at 83.5%.

Trinity is more White than neighboring Archdale (76.9% White), Thomasville (56% White), and High Point (41.5% White). Trinity is less White than neighboring Jamestown (85.9% White), and Wallburg (86.6% White).

Trinity's Black Population

257 residents of Trinity, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Trinity is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Trinity ranks 519th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trinity's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.3%. Black residents' share of Trinity's population has decreased from 4.8% to 3.6%.

Trinity is more Black than neighboring Wallburg (2% Black). Trinity is less Black than neighboring Archdale (6.8% Black), Thomasville (19.6% Black), High Point (32.9% Black), and Jamestown (9.2% Black).

Trinity's Asian Population

149 residents of Trinity, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Trinity is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Trinity ranks 89th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trinity's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Asian residents' share of Trinity's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Trinity is more Asian than neighboring Thomasville (0.8% Asian), Jamestown (1.1% Asian), and Wallburg (0% Asian). Trinity is less Asian than neighboring Archdale (9.4% Asian), and High Point (8.2% Asian).

Trinity's Hispanic Population

581 residents of Trinity, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Trinity is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Trinity ranks 476th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trinity's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 76.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Trinity's population has increased from 4.7% to 8.2%.

Trinity is more Hispanic than neighboring Archdale (5% Hispanic), and Jamestown (1.8% Hispanic). Trinity is less Hispanic than neighboring Thomasville (16.4% Hispanic), High Point (12.9% Hispanic), and Wallburg (10.3% Hispanic).

Trinity's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Trinity, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Trinity is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Trinity ranks 317th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trinity's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 88.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Trinity's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.1%.

Trinity is more Native American/Other than neighboring Archdale (0% Native American/Other), and Wallburg (0% Native American/Other). Trinity is less Native American/Other than neighboring Thomasville (0.8% Native American/Other), High Point (0.7% Native American/Other), and Jamestown (1.2% Native American/Other).

Trinity's Multiracial Population

178 residents of Trinity, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Trinity is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Trinity ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trinity's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Trinity's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.5%.

Trinity is more Multiracial than neighboring Archdale (1.9% Multiracial), Jamestown (0.8% Multiracial), and Wallburg (1% Multiracial). Trinity is less Multiracial than neighboring Thomasville (6.5% Multiracial), and High Point (3.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.