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Trinity, North Carolina

Introduction to Trinity, North Carolina

Trinity, North Carolina, in Randolph county, is 4 miles S of High Point, North Carolina (center to center) and 66 miles NE of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city, which is conveniently located inside the Greensboro - - Winston - Salem - - High Point metropolitan area, has an estimated 6,690 residents.

Trinity History

The City of Trinity was named for Trinity College, which was founded in this area in 1838. In 1892, the college moved to Durham and is now known as Duke University. Trinity was originally incorporated as a town in 1869, and was reincorporated as a city in 1997. On May 9, 1999, the "World's Longest Hot Wheels Track" was built in Trinity. The headquarters of Sealy Corporation was established in the city in 2003.

Trinity and Nearby Attractions

  • North Carolina Zoo
  • Museum of Old Domestic Life
  • Emerald Pointe Water Park
  • Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
  • Greensboro Arboretum
  • Pilot Mountain State Park

Things To Do In Trinity

The city of Trinity offers easy access to popular attractions such as the North Carolina Zoo, Emerald Pointe Water Park, and Greensboro Arboretum. Angela Peterson Doll and Miniature Museum, and the Furniture Discovery Center are some of the museums located near the city. Pilot Mountain State Park offers facilities for canoeing, rock climbing, fishing, and camping. The Historic Bethabara Park and Guilford Courthouse National Military Park are among other popular destinations.

Trinity Transportation

Piedmont Triad International Airport is the closest major airport.

Trinity Higher Education

High Point University, Winston - Salem State University, and Guilford Technical Community College are nearby.

High Points

Trinity strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Trinity Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Trinity, NC

Comparing Trinity to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population89
Age of the Population87
Racial Diversity42
Senior Citizens43
Well-Paid Single Men35
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty68
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work46
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
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